XLK Cash Secured Put Opportunities
Selling a cash secured put on XLK (XLK) 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 XLK at the strike price if it closes below it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-25, XLK last traded around $175.88. Its best-scoring cash secured put is the $176.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $6.80 per share — a 3.86% premium ratio and a Net Score of 4.8 out of 10.
Cash Secured Put data for XLK — cached 2026-07-25| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $176.00 | $4.10 | 2.33% | 4.1 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $176.00 | $3.90 | 2.22% | 4.1 |
| 2026-08-14 | ATM | $176.00 | $4.20 | 2.39% | 4.1 |
| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $176.00 | $6.80 | 3.86% | 4.8 |
How much income does an XLK cash secured put generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $176.00 strike, XLK pays $6.80 per share, so a single contract collects about $680 in premium. That income is set against securing the put with $17600 in cash, roughly $17600 of capital — the 3.86% premium ratio shown above.
XLK premium ratio trend
Over the last 6 trading snapshots, XLK's cash secured put premium ratio has ranged from 3.54% to 4.05%, averaging 3.82%. It currently sits at 3.86%, which is above its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of cash secured.
Is XLK a good cash secured put stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far XLK 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 XLK against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
XLK cash secured put FAQ
How much does an XLK cash secured put pay?
At the $176.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one XLK contract collects $6.80 per share — about $680 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 3.86% premium ratio against roughly $17600 of capital.
Is XLK a good cash secured put candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 4.8 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. XLK last traded at $175.88 versus a 52-week low of $126.68. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an XLK covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 XLK shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy XLK 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 XLK data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the XLK figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.