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Naked Put Income Screen — NVIDIA Corporation

NVDA Puts Below Spot — 7%+ Annualized Return

Out-of-the-money naked put candidates on NVIDIA with 12-24 month expirations and minimum 7% annualized premium return. Includes premium economics, probability analysis, margin estimates, and alternative strategy recommendations.
Spot: $209.00  |  Data as of April 29, 2026  |  Expirations: June 2027 – January 2028  |  413–631 DTE
$209
NVDA Spot Price
40
OTM Candidates ≥ 7%
7.2-13.8%
Annualized Return Range
63-82%
Prob of Profit Range
25
Sweet Spot (70-85% PoP)
ⓘ Key Insight: Delta vs. Return Tradeoff for Naked Puts

Your original screen requested puts with |δ| ≥ 0.90 (deep in-the-money) below current price. These criteria are mutually exclusive — deep ITM puts have strikes above spot, and their time value is near zero, producing <1% annualized returns.

For a naked put income strategy, the optimal candidates are OTM puts (strike below spot) where 100% of the premium is time value — the income you keep if NVDA stays above the strike. This report shows all NVDA puts below $209 with ≥7% annualized time value return across 12-24 month expirations. The “Probability of Profit” column replaces delta as your key risk metric — it shows the likelihood that the put expires worthless and you keep the full premium.
⚠ Risk Warning — Naked Puts
Selling naked puts carries substantial risk. Maximum loss = (Strike − Premium) × 100 per contract if stock goes to zero. Margin requirements are ~20% of notional. These are unsecured obligations. This screen is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

Recommended Picks — Sweet Spot Candidates

OTM puts with the best balance of premium yield (≥7% annualized) and probability of profit (70-85%). These offer meaningful income while maintaining a margin of safety below the current price.

Expiration DTE Strike OTM% Bid Ask Mid δ IV Eff. Buy Disc% Ann Ret% Ret/Marg% Prob Profit Max Loss Tier
2027-06-17 413 $185 11.5% $22.65 $23.15 $22.90 -0.288 4462% $162.10 22.4% 10.9% 54.7% 71% $16,210 HIGH RET
2027-06-17 413 $180 13.9% $20.70 $21.00 $20.85 -0.268 4462% $159.15 23.9% 10.2% 51.2% 73% $15,915 HIGH RET
2027-09-17 505 $185 11.5% $25.45 $26.25 $25.85 -0.286 4447% $159.15 23.9% 10.1% 50.5% 71% $15,915 HIGH RET
2028-01-21 631 $190 9.1% $31.45 $32.10 $31.77 -0.299 4448% $158.23 24.3% 9.7% 48.4% 70% $15,823
2027-06-17 413 $175 16.3% $18.80 $19.15 $18.98 -0.249 4491% $156.02 25.3% 9.6% 47.9% 75% $15,602 SWEET
2027-09-17 505 $180 13.9% $23.40 $24.15 $23.77 -0.268 4502% $156.23 25.2% 9.5% 47.7% 73% $15,623
2027-12-17 596 $185 11.5% $28.25 $29.05 $28.65 -0.284 4473% $156.35 25.2% 9.5% 47.4% 72% $15,635
2028-01-21 631 $185 11.5% $29.20 $29.80 $29.50 -0.283 4463% $155.50 25.6% 9.2% 46.1% 72% $15,550
2027-12-17 596 $180 13.9% $26.30 $26.90 $26.60 -0.267 4486% $153.40 26.6% 9.1% 45.2% 73% $15,340
2027-09-17 505 $175 16.3% $21.65 $22.10 $21.88 -0.251 4505% $153.12 26.7% 9.0% 45.2% 75% $15,312
2027-06-17 413 $170 18.7% $17.10 $17.35 $17.23 -0.230 4523% $152.77 26.9% 9.0% 44.8% 77% $15,277 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $175 16.3% $24.20 $24.75 $24.48 -0.251 4520% $150.52 28.0% 8.6% 42.8% 75% $15,052
2028-01-21 631 $180 13.9% $25.75 $27.50 $26.62 -0.267 4495% $153.38 26.6% 8.6% 42.8% 73% $15,338
2027-09-17 505 $170 18.7% $19.75 $20.30 $20.02 -0.234 4534% $149.98 28.2% 8.5% 42.6% 77% $14,998 SWEET
2027-06-17 413 $165 21.1% $15.40 $15.90 $15.65 -0.212 4545% $149.35 28.5% 8.4% 41.9% 79% $14,935 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $170 18.7% $22.30 $22.75 $22.52 -0.235 4566% $147.48 29.4% 8.1% 40.6% 76% $14,748 SWEET
2028-01-21 631 $175 16.3% $23.65 $25.40 $24.52 -0.251 4509% $150.48 28.0% 8.1% 40.5% 75% $15,048
2027-09-17 505 $165 21.1% $18.00 $18.40 $18.20 -0.217 4554% $146.80 29.8% 8.0% 39.9% 78% $14,680 SWEET
2028-01-21 631 $170 18.7% $22.90 $23.60 $23.25 -0.235 4518% $146.75 29.8% 7.9% 39.6% 76% $14,675 SWEET
2027-06-17 413 $160 23.4% $13.90 $14.15 $14.03 -0.195 4590% $145.97 30.2% 7.8% 38.8% 80% $14,597 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $165 21.1% $20.30 $20.85 $20.58 -0.219 4558% $144.42 30.9% 7.6% 38.2% 78% $14,442 SWEET
2028-01-21 631 $165 21.1% $21.10 $21.55 $21.33 -0.220 4562% $143.67 31.3% 7.5% 37.4% 78% $14,367 SWEET
2027-09-17 505 $160 23.4% $16.35 $16.70 $16.52 -0.200 4583% $143.48 31.3% 7.5% 37.3% 80% $14,348 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $160 23.4% $18.50 $19.15 $18.82 -0.204 4586% $141.18 32.4% 7.2% 36.0% 80% $14,118 SWEET
2027-06-17 413 $155 25.8% $12.45 $12.70 $12.57 -0.178 4618% $142.43 31.9% 7.2% 35.8% 82% $14,243 SWEET

Full Candidate List — All OTM Puts ≥ 7% Annualized

40 out-of-the-money put contracts across 4 expirations, sorted by expiration and strike. All have effective buy prices below the current $209 spot, providing a margin of safety if assigned.

Expiration DTE Strike OTM% Bid Ask Mid δ IV Eff. Buy Disc% Ann Ret% Ret/Marg% Prob Profit Max Loss Tier
2027-06-17 413 $205 1.9% $31.70 $32.35 $32.02 -0.370 4339% $172.98 17.2% 13.8% 69.0% 63% $17,298 HIGH RET
2027-06-17 413 $200 4.3% $29.35 $29.65 $29.50 -0.349 4364% $170.50 18.4% 13.0% 65.2% 65% $17,050 HIGH RET
2027-09-17 505 $205 1.9% $34.80 $35.45 $35.12 -0.361 4393% $169.88 18.7% 12.4% 61.9% 64% $16,988 HIGH RET
2027-06-17 413 $195 6.7% $26.95 $27.40 $27.17 -0.328 4393% $167.83 19.7% 12.3% 61.6% 67% $16,783 HIGH RET
2027-09-17 505 $200 4.3% $32.35 $33.10 $32.73 -0.342 4370% $167.27 20.0% 11.8% 59.1% 66% $16,727 HIGH RET
2027-06-17 413 $190 9.1% $24.80 $25.15 $24.98 -0.308 4410% $165.02 21.0% 11.6% 58.1% 69% $16,502 HIGH RET
2027-12-17 596 $205 1.9% $37.75 $38.55 $38.15 -0.352 4422% $166.85 20.2% 11.4% 57.0% 65% $16,685 HIGH RET
2027-09-17 505 $195 6.7% $29.95 $30.70 $30.32 -0.324 4405% $164.68 21.2% 11.2% 56.2% 68% $16,468 HIGH RET
2028-01-21 631 $205 1.9% $38.75 $39.30 $39.02 -0.350 4367% $165.98 20.6% 11.0% 55.0% 65% $16,598 HIGH RET
2027-06-17 413 $185 11.5% $22.65 $23.15 $22.90 -0.288 4462% $162.10 22.4% 10.9% 54.7% 71% $16,210 HIGH RET
2027-12-17 596 $200 4.3% $35.25 $36.00 $35.62 -0.335 4436% $164.38 21.3% 10.9% 54.5% 66% $16,438 HIGH RET
2027-09-17 505 $190 9.1% $27.80 $28.30 $28.05 -0.305 4456% $161.95 22.5% 10.7% 53.4% 70% $16,195 HIGH RET
2028-01-21 631 $200 4.3% $36.20 $36.85 $36.53 -0.333 4407% $163.47 21.8% 10.6% 52.8% 67% $16,347 HIGH RET
2027-12-17 596 $195 6.7% $32.80 $33.60 $33.20 -0.318 4390% $161.80 22.6% 10.4% 52.1% 68% $16,180 HIGH RET
2027-06-17 413 $180 13.9% $20.70 $21.00 $20.85 -0.268 4462% $159.15 23.9% 10.2% 51.2% 73% $15,915 HIGH RET
2027-09-17 505 $185 11.5% $25.45 $26.25 $25.85 -0.286 4447% $159.15 23.9% 10.1% 50.5% 71% $15,915 HIGH RET
2028-01-21 631 $195 6.7% $33.60 $34.25 $33.92 -0.316 4409% $161.08 22.9% 10.1% 50.3% 68% $16,108 HIGH RET
2027-12-17 596 $190 9.1% $30.35 $31.10 $30.73 -0.301 4453% $159.27 23.8% 9.9% 49.5% 70% $15,927
2028-01-21 631 $190 9.1% $31.45 $32.10 $31.77 -0.299 4448% $158.23 24.3% 9.7% 48.4% 70% $15,823
2027-06-17 413 $175 16.3% $18.80 $19.15 $18.98 -0.249 4491% $156.02 25.3% 9.6% 47.9% 75% $15,602 SWEET
2027-09-17 505 $180 13.9% $23.40 $24.15 $23.77 -0.268 4502% $156.23 25.2% 9.5% 47.7% 73% $15,623
2027-12-17 596 $185 11.5% $28.25 $29.05 $28.65 -0.284 4473% $156.35 25.2% 9.5% 47.4% 72% $15,635
2028-01-21 631 $185 11.5% $29.20 $29.80 $29.50 -0.283 4463% $155.50 25.6% 9.2% 46.1% 72% $15,550
2027-12-17 596 $180 13.9% $26.30 $26.90 $26.60 -0.267 4486% $153.40 26.6% 9.1% 45.2% 73% $15,340
2027-09-17 505 $175 16.3% $21.65 $22.10 $21.88 -0.251 4505% $153.12 26.7% 9.0% 45.2% 75% $15,312
2027-06-17 413 $170 18.7% $17.10 $17.35 $17.23 -0.230 4523% $152.77 26.9% 9.0% 44.8% 77% $15,277 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $175 16.3% $24.20 $24.75 $24.48 -0.251 4520% $150.52 28.0% 8.6% 42.8% 75% $15,052
2028-01-21 631 $180 13.9% $25.75 $27.50 $26.62 -0.267 4495% $153.38 26.6% 8.6% 42.8% 73% $15,338
2027-09-17 505 $170 18.7% $19.75 $20.30 $20.02 -0.234 4534% $149.98 28.2% 8.5% 42.6% 77% $14,998 SWEET
2027-06-17 413 $165 21.1% $15.40 $15.90 $15.65 -0.212 4545% $149.35 28.5% 8.4% 41.9% 79% $14,935 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $170 18.7% $22.30 $22.75 $22.52 -0.235 4566% $147.48 29.4% 8.1% 40.6% 76% $14,748 SWEET
2028-01-21 631 $175 16.3% $23.65 $25.40 $24.52 -0.251 4509% $150.48 28.0% 8.1% 40.5% 75% $15,048
2027-09-17 505 $165 21.1% $18.00 $18.40 $18.20 -0.217 4554% $146.80 29.8% 8.0% 39.9% 78% $14,680 SWEET
2028-01-21 631 $170 18.7% $22.90 $23.60 $23.25 -0.235 4518% $146.75 29.8% 7.9% 39.6% 76% $14,675 SWEET
2027-06-17 413 $160 23.4% $13.90 $14.15 $14.03 -0.195 4590% $145.97 30.2% 7.8% 38.8% 80% $14,597 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $165 21.1% $20.30 $20.85 $20.58 -0.219 4558% $144.42 30.9% 7.6% 38.2% 78% $14,442 SWEET
2028-01-21 631 $165 21.1% $21.10 $21.55 $21.33 -0.220 4562% $143.67 31.3% 7.5% 37.4% 78% $14,367 SWEET
2027-09-17 505 $160 23.4% $16.35 $16.70 $16.52 -0.200 4583% $143.48 31.3% 7.5% 37.3% 80% $14,348 SWEET
2027-12-17 596 $160 23.4% $18.50 $19.15 $18.82 -0.204 4586% $141.18 32.4% 7.2% 36.0% 80% $14,118 SWEET
2027-06-17 413 $155 25.8% $12.45 $12.70 $12.57 -0.178 4618% $142.43 31.9% 7.2% 35.8% 82% $14,243 SWEET

How to Read This Table


Strategy Selection Guide

By Risk Appetite

ProfileStrike RangeProb ProfitAnn ReturnExample
Conservative $155–$170 77–82% 7.2–8.9% Jun-27 $160P: 80.5% PoP, 7.75% return, eff buy $146
Moderate $175–$190 69–75% 9.5–11.6% Sep-27 $180P: 73.2% PoP, 9.54% return, eff buy $156
Aggressive $195–$205 63–68% 10.4–13.8% Jun-27 $205P: 63.0% PoP, 13.80% return, eff buy $173

By Expiration Preference


Alternative Strategies

Naked puts are capital-intensive and carry unlimited downside risk (to zero). Here are five alternatives that achieve similar objectives with different risk profiles.

LOWER RISK

1. Bull Put Spread (Vertical Credit Spread)

Structure: Sell OTM put + Buy a further OTM put (same expiration)

Example: Sell NVDA Jun-27 $190P ($24.98) / Buy Jun-27 $170P ($17.23) = $7.75 net credit

  • Max profit: $775/contract (premium collected)
  • Max loss: $1,225/contract (spread width − credit)
  • Margin: ~$1,225 (defined risk, much less than naked)
  • Annualized return on risk: 7.75 / 12.25 × (365/413) = 55.9%
  • Prob profit: ~69%

Why choose this: Same directional view as naked put, but with defined max loss and drastically lower margin. Ideal if you want income without unlimited downside.

BALANCED

2. Cash-Secured Put

Structure: Same as naked put, but hold full cash collateral (strike × 100) in the account

Example: Sell NVDA Sep-27 $185P at $25.85 with $18,500 cash set aside

  • Max profit: $2,585/contract
  • Max loss: $15,915/contract (if NVDA goes to zero)
  • Margin: Full $18,500 cash collateral
  • Annualized return: 25.85 / 185 × (365/505) = 10.1%
  • Prob profit: ~71%

Why choose this: Same economics as naked put, but you can afford assignment. If assigned, you own NVDA at an effective $159.15 — a 24% discount to current price. Only use if you genuinely want to own NVDA.

INCOME + UPSIDE

3. Jade Lizard (Put Spread + Naked Call)

Structure: Bull put spread + Sell OTM call (total credit ≥ put spread width)

Example: Sell Jun-27 $185P / Buy Jun-27 $165P + Sell Jun-27 $280C

  • Net credit: ~$25–28 (enough to eliminate downside beyond the spread)
  • Max loss downside: Zero (if credit ≥ spread width)
  • Risk: Unlimited upside risk above the call strike
  • Best for: Neutral-to-bullish view with capped downside

Why choose this: Eliminates downside risk entirely when structured correctly. You only lose if NVDA rallies dramatically past your short call. Good for range-bound to mildly bullish views.

HIGHER INCOME

4. Short Strangle

Structure: Sell OTM put + Sell OTM call (same expiration)

Example: Sell Sep-27 $170P ($20.02) + Sell Sep-27 $280C (~$18–22) = ~$38–42 total credit

  • Max profit: $3,800–4,200/contract if NVDA stays between $170–$280
  • Max loss: Unlimited in both directions
  • Breakeven: ~$128–$322
  • Annualized return on margin: Significantly higher than naked put alone

Why choose this: Doubles the premium income by selling volatility on both sides. Best when you believe IV is overpriced and NVDA will stay range-bound. Requires active management.

STOCK REPLACEMENT

5. Diagonal Put Spread (Poor Man’s Covered Put)

Structure: Buy longer-dated deep ITM put + Sell shorter-dated OTM put against it

Example: Buy Jan-28 $250P ($52.20) + Sell Jun-27 $185P ($22.90) = $29.30 debit

  • Max risk: ~$2,930/contract (debit paid)
  • Income: Sell rolling short-dated puts against the long LEAPS put
  • Strategy: Uses the long put as collateral, selling time decay monthly

Why choose this: Much less capital than owning shares or cash-securing puts. The long put provides defined downside protection. Roll the short put monthly to generate recurring income.

LOWEST RISK

6. Put Ratio Backspread

Structure: Sell 1 higher-strike put + Buy 2 lower-strike puts

Example: Sell 1x Sep-27 $200P ($32.73) + Buy 2x Sep-27 $175P ($21.88 × 2 = $43.76) = $11.03 debit

  • Profit if NVDA drops hard: Unlimited below lower strike
  • Profit if NVDA stays above $200: Both legs expire worthless
  • Max risk: Between the strikes minus net debit

Why choose this: A crash-protection strategy that benefits from either stability or a large decline. The worst-case is a moderate decline to exactly the lower strike. Use if you’re bullish but want tail-risk protection.


Strategy Comparison Matrix

Strategy Capital Required Max Loss Ann. Return Prob Profit Complexity Best For
Naked Put ~20% of notional Strike × 100 7–14% 63–82% Low Bullish + wants to own NVDA
Bull Put Spread Spread width − credit Defined (spread width) 35–56% on risk 65–75% Low Income with defined risk
Cash-Secured Put Strike × 100 Strike × 100 7–14% 63–82% Low Want to own NVDA cheaper
Jade Lizard Spread width (can be zero) Zero downside if structured right Variable 60–70% Medium No downside risk seekers
Short Strangle ~20% of notional Unlimited both sides 15–30% 55–65% Medium Volatility sellers, range traders
Diagonal Put Spread LEAPS debit (~$3K) Debit paid Variable (rolling) N/A (active) High Capital-efficient income

NVDA Fundamental Context

✓ Strong Fundamentals Support This Strategy
NVDA is the strongest fundamental candidate in our broader tech screen:
The fundamental profile strongly supports a naked put income strategy — NVDA is profitable, growing, and has minimal short-seller pressure. Assignment risk is manageable because you would be acquiring shares of a market-leading company at a discount to both current price and analyst consensus.

Data Sources

SourceDataNotes
EODHD Options APIOptions chains, Greeks, IV, volume, OI for 4 expirationsAs of April 29, 2026 close
EODHD Fundamentals APIMarket cap, P/E, EPS, margins, short interest, analyst targetsAs of April 30, 2026
Kamba AnalyticsPremium economics, probability analysis, return calculations, strategy designPython

Web research: Not performed. All data from EODHD local API sources.