Cash Secured Put Calculator
Calculate potential returns for selling cash-secured puts. Generate income while waiting to buy stocks at your target price.
A cash-secured put involves selling a put option while holding enough cash to buy the shares if assigned. You collect premium and either keep it if the stock stays above strike, or acquire shares at an effective discount.
Current price: $100.00
Max Profit
$300.00
Max Loss
$9200.00
Return on Cash
3.16%
Premium Received
$300.00
Breakeven
$92.00
Discount to Current
8.0%
Understanding Cash Secured Puts
A cash-secured put is a conservative income strategy where you sell a put option while holding enough cash to purchase the shares if assigned. It's often called the "wheel strategy" when combined with covered calls.
When to Use Cash Secured Puts
- You want to buy a stock at a lower price
- You want to generate income while waiting
- You're bullish on the stock long-term
- You have cash sitting idle in your account
Key Formulas
Effective Purchase Price
Effective Price = Strike Price - Premium ReceivedReturn on Cash
Return = (Premium / Cash Required) × 100Related Calculators
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Monitor your cash-secured puts, track assignments, and analyze your overall returns.
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