Home / By Market Cap / Small-Cap Covered Calls

Best Small-Cap Covered Calls — May 2026

<$2 Billion · Aggressive / High Yield · Updated daily after market close

Quick Answer

small stocks currently offer 0 covered call opportunities with an average annualized return of 0.0%. Top pick: N/A.

0
Candidates Today
0.0%
Avg Annual Return
0.0%
Avg IV
N/A
Top Ticker

Small-cap stocks generate the highest option premiums due to elevated volatility. For experienced traders comfortable with larger price swings in exchange for maximum income.

Recommended Delta0.20–0.30
Optimal DTE14–21 DTE
Investor ProfileAggressive / High Yield
Higher yield but wider spreads. Always verify open interest > 500 before executing.

Top Small-Cap Covered Calls — May 29, 2026

No candidates found for this market cap tier. Check back after the next scan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Small-Cap covered calls right now?
Today's top Small-Cap covered call is N/A, leading 0 candidates with an average annualized return of 0.0%. Data updated as of May 29, 2026.
What delta should I use for Small-Cap covered calls?
For Small-Cap stocks, a delta of 0.20–0.30 is recommended. This range provides meaningful premium income while maintaining a reasonable probability of expiring worthless.
What DTE is best for Small-Cap covered calls?
14–21 DTE is the optimal window for small-cap covered calls. This captures sufficient time-value decay (theta) while limiting long-term directional exposure.
Are Small-Cap stocks good for covered calls?
Small-cap stocks generate the highest option premiums due to elevated volatility. For experienced traders comfortable with larger price swings in exchange for maximum income. Our scanner currently finds 0 qualifying small-cap candidates with average IV of 0%.
What is the risk profile of Small-Cap covered calls?
Higher yield but wider spreads. Always verify open interest > 500 before executing.