U Cash Secured Put Opportunities
Selling a cash secured put on U (U) 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 U at the strike price if it closes below it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-25, U last traded around $28.62. Its best-scoring cash secured put is the $28.50 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $2.58 per share — a 9.05% premium ratio and a Net Score of 7.1 out of 10.
Cash Secured Put data for U — cached 2026-07-25| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $28.50 | $0.99 | 3.47% | 4.7 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $28.50 | $2.17 | 7.61% | 6.5 |
| 2026-08-14 | OTM | $28.00 | $2.11 | 7.54% | 6.5 |
| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $28.50 | $2.58 | 9.05% | 7.1 |
How much income does an U cash secured put generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $28.50 strike, U pays $2.58 per share, so a single contract collects about $258 in premium. That income is set against securing the put with $2850 in cash, roughly $2850 of capital — the 9.05% premium ratio shown above.
U premium ratio trend
Over the last 44 trading snapshots, U's cash secured put premium ratio has ranged from 6.17% to 13.10%, averaging 9.01%. It currently sits at 9.05%, which is above its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of cash secured.
Is U a good cash secured put stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far U 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 U against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
U cash secured put FAQ
How much does an U cash secured put pay?
At the $28.50 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one U contract collects $2.58 per share — about $258 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 9.05% premium ratio against roughly $2850 of capital.
Is U a good cash secured put candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 7.1 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. U last traded at $28.62 versus a 52-week low of $16.78. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an U covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 U shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy U 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 U data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the U figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.