Top U.S. Covered Call Screener Results – May 2026
Best U.S. Covered Calls for May 2026 (May 15 Expiry) — High ROO Picks
These U.S. covered call opportunities are based on the May 15, 2026 expiry and filtered using ROO %, strike selection, open interest (liquidity), delta, and news sentiment.
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Important Legal & Risk Disclosure
This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, trading advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or derivatives instrument. Past performance, historical “win rates,” seasonality, and back-tested results are not indicative of future performance. Consult a licensed financial professional before trading options.
For the May 15, 2026 expiry, the list below reflects a rule-based U.S. covered call screening snapshot generated using predefined filters. The screen focuses on ROO %, delta, Scouter Score, liquidity, sentiment, and historical performance where available.
What the Metrics Mean
- ROO %: premium yield for this expiry window.
- Delta: proxy for assignment odds and price sensitivity.
- OI: open interest at the chosen strike — higher values suggest stronger liquidity.
- Scouter Score: composite rank blending fundamentals, technicals, liquidity, risk, and sentiment.
- News Sentiment: recent media tone from -1.0 to +1.0.
May 2026 U.S. Screener Results
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V — Visa Inc.Snapshot: Price 309.94 · ROO 2.23% · Strike 315.00 · OI 1,131 · Delta 0.39 · Scouter 8.25 · Sentiment 0.1000
Seasonality: Win Rate 72.2% · Avg Return 2.89% · Samples 18
Screen Rationale: Strong Scouter Score, solid ROO, positive sentiment, and a balanced delta profile.
Earnings Risk -
SPGI — S&P Global Inc.Snapshot: Price 444.67 · ROO 2.21% · Strike 460.00 · OI 115 · Delta 0.33 · Scouter 6.75 · Sentiment 0.3000
Seasonality: Win Rate 70.0% · Avg Return 2.33% · Samples 30
Screen Rationale: Strong historical win rate, positive sentiment, and moderate delta risk.
Earnings Risk -
ROP — Roper Technologies, Inc.Snapshot: Price 362.93 · ROO 2.01% · Strike 380.00 · OI 185 · Delta 0.23 · Scouter 7.50 · Sentiment 0.0977
Seasonality: Win Rate 66.7% · Avg Return 2.44% · Samples 30
Screen Rationale: Lower delta suggests reduced assignment risk while still offering a solid premium yield.
Lower Delta Earnings Risk -
VRSN — VeriSign, Inc.Snapshot: Price 269.78 · ROO 2.39% · Strike 280.00 · OI 3,475 · Delta 0.32 · Scouter 6.25 · Sentiment 0.3941
Seasonality: Win Rate 64.3% · Avg Return 1.39% · Samples 28
Screen Rationale: Very strong liquidity, positive sentiment, and balanced delta for income generation.
Very Strong OI Earnings Risk -
AJG — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.Snapshot: Price 224.45 · ROO 2.98% · Strike 230.00 · OI 886 · Delta 0.38 · Scouter 6.75 · Sentiment 0.4961
Seasonality: Win Rate 56.7% · Avg Return 0.74% · Samples 30
Screen Rationale: Highest ROO in the top 10, strong sentiment, and good liquidity.
Earnings Risk -
WELL — Welltower Inc.Snapshot: Price 206.39 · ROO 2.19% · Strike 210.00 · OI 606 · Delta 0.38 · Scouter 6.25 · Sentiment 0.2998
Seasonality: Win Rate 53.3% · Avg Return 0.88% · Samples 30
Screen Rationale: Positive sentiment, adequate liquidity, and moderate assignment risk.
Earnings Risk -
NDAQ — Nasdaq, Inc.Snapshot: Price 87.60 · ROO 2.08% · Strike 90.00 · OI 293 · Delta 0.34 · Scouter 7.75 · Sentiment 0.1912
Seasonality: Win Rate 47.8% · Avg Return 0.46% · Samples 23
Screen Rationale: Strong Scouter Score, positive sentiment, and moderate delta profile.
Earnings Risk -
CMCSA — Comcast CorporationSnapshot: Price 29.05 · ROO 2.48% · Strike 30.00 · OI 1,917 · Delta 0.31 · Scouter 7.25 · Sentiment 0.0999
Seasonality: Win Rate 46.7% · Avg Return 0.53% · Samples 30
Screen Rationale: Strong liquidity, attractive ROO, and controlled delta risk.
Very Strong OI Earnings Risk -
RIO — Rio Tinto PlcSnapshot: Price 97.72 · ROO 2.38% · Strike 100.00 · OI 1,917 · Delta 0.38 · Scouter 7.75 · Sentiment 0.0000
Seasonality: Win Rate 43.3% · Avg Return -0.60% · Samples 30
Screen Rationale: Strong liquidity, solid ROO, and strong Scouter Score, though sentiment and seasonality are weaker.
Very Strong OI Weak/Neutral Sentiment -
BXSL — Blackstone Secured Lending FundSnapshot: Price 24.17 · ROO 2.50% · Strike 25.00 · OI 4,694 · Delta 0.26 · Scouter 6.25 · Sentiment 0.0000
Seasonality: Not shown in this report snapshot
Screen Rationale: Strong liquidity, low-to-moderate delta, and attractive ROO for the expiry window.
Very Strong OI Neutral Sentiment
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What to Do Now
- Open the screener and load the May 15, 2026 expiry.
- Start with filters like: ROO 2–4%, delta ~0.25–0.55, OI ≥ 100.
- Sort by Scouter Score, then review sentiment, liquidity, and historical performance.
- Choose strikes based on risk tolerance: ITM for more premium/assignment likelihood, OTM for more upside room.
Always refresh data before trading; this article is a static snapshot.
FAQ
Are these trade recommendations?
No. These are educational screener results only.
Why do some results have earnings risk?
Earnings before expiry can increase volatility and change assignment risk. Always verify earnings dates manually.
Can I rebuild this list?
Yes — refresh and run your own filters in the Pro app:
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⚠️ Informational and educational only; not investment advice. Options involve risk. This is a point-in-time snapshot; metrics and results may be outdated. Always refresh data in the app before acting, and verify earnings dates.
