SMR Cash Secured Put Opportunities
Selling a cash secured put on SMR (SMR) means setting aside enough cash to buy 100 shares and selling a put option. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to buy SMR at the strike price if it closes below it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-25, SMR last traded around $8.09. Its best-scoring cash secured put is the $8.00 strike expiring 2026-08-14, paying $0.75 per share — a 9.38% premium ratio and a Net Score of 8.2 out of 10.
Cash Secured Put data for SMR — cached 2026-07-25| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $8.00 | $0.35 | 4.38% | 6.2 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $8.00 | $0.60 | 7.50% | 7.6 |
| 2026-08-14 | ATM | $8.00 | $0.75 | 9.38% | 8.2 |
| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $8.00 | $0.84 | 10.50% | 8.2 |
How much income does an SMR cash secured put generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $8.00 strike, SMR pays $0.75 per share, so a single contract collects about $75 in premium. That income is set against securing the put with $800 in cash, roughly $800 of capital — the 9.38% premium ratio shown above.
SMR premium ratio trend
Over the last 45 trading snapshots, SMR's cash secured put premium ratio has ranged from 7.91% to 13.20%, averaging 10.76%. It currently sits at 10.50%, which is below its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of cash secured.
Is SMR a good cash secured put stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far SMR sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare SMR against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
SMR cash secured put FAQ
How much does an SMR cash secured put pay?
At the $8.00 strike expiring 2026-08-14, one SMR contract collects $0.75 per share — about $75 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 9.38% premium ratio against roughly $800 of capital.
Is SMR a good cash secured put candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 8.2 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. SMR last traded at $8.09 versus a 52-week low of $7.21. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an SMR covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 SMR shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy SMR if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this SMR data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the SMR figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.