Top US Monthly Covered Calls – October 2025
US Covered Calls • Monthly Options • Oct 17, 2025 (3rd Friday)
10 Best US Covered Calls — October 2025 (Expires Fri, Oct 17)
Important Disclosure
This page is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, trading advice, or a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or options contract. The content is general and impersonal and does not take into account your financial situation, objectives, experience, or risk tolerance. You are solely responsible for verifying prices, strikes, liquidity, and contract terms with your broker before trading.
For the October 17, 2025 expiry (the 3rd Friday of October), we scanned approximately 5,200 U.S. optionable stocks to surface monthly covered call candidates using Optrader’s Scouter Score, sentiment data, ROO metrics, and strike suitability. Each pick includes a quick positive plus a key risk to help with strike selection, sizing, and management.
What the Metrics Mean
- ROO % (Return on Option): estimated yield from the covered call premium for this expiry window (not annualized).
- Scouter Score (1–10): composite quality rank combining fundamentals, technicals, and options liquidity signals.
- News Sentiment (−1 to +1): aggregated short-term news tone (negative to positive).
Metrics are informational and may be delayed. Confirm strike availability and spreads with your broker.
🔟 October 2025 US Top Picks (Snapshot)
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#1APH – Amphenol
Snapshot: Price 119.24 USD · ROO 3.58% · Strike 120.00 · Scouter 8 · Sentiment 0.50
Positive: Diversified electronics supplier with broad end-market exposure.
Key Risk: Cyclical capex slowdowns can compress multiples and premiums. -
#2KEY – KeyCorp
Snapshot: Price 18.84 USD · ROO 3.26% · Strike 19.00 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.60
Positive: Liquid regional-bank chain; straightforward monthly strike ladder.
Key Risk: Funding-cost surprises and credit headlines can move the stock fast. -
#3PFGC – Performance Food Group
Snapshot: Price 104.05 USD · ROO 3.12% · Strike 105.00 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.51
Positive: Defensive distribution model; steady demand profile.
Key Risk: Margin sensitivity to logistics, wage, and fuel costs. -
#4MMS – Maximus
Snapshot: Price 87.97 USD · ROO 2.97% · Strike 90.00 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.50
Positive: Government-services contractor with recurring program work.
Key Risk: Contract concentration and renewal timing can spike volatility. -
#5CRH – CRH Plc
Snapshot: Price 113.24 USD · ROO 2.96% · Strike 115.00 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.70
Positive: Materials leader with steady premium potential into infrastructure cycles.
Key Risk: Construction demand is cyclical and can turn quickly in macro slowdowns. -
#6MGA – Magna International
Snapshot: Price 46.87 USD · ROO 2.74% · Strike 47.50 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.70
Positive: Global auto supplier; consistent monthlies in many environments.
Key Risk: Auto production swings and OEM pricing pressure. -
#7ALV – Autoliv
Snapshot: Price 126.52 USD · ROO 2.67% · Strike 130.00 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.54
Positive: Safety-equipment demand can be resilient across cycles.
Key Risk: FX moves and OEM contract pricing can surprise. -
#8JAZZ – Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Snapshot: Price 125.22 USD · ROO 2.62% · Strike 130.00 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.60
Positive: Specialty pharma premiums supported by pipeline optionality.
Key Risk: Patent/litigation and clinical headline gap risk. -
#9CHKP – Check Point Software
Snapshot: Price 198.00 USD · ROO 2.58% · Strike 200.00 · Scouter 10 · Sentiment 0.82
Positive: High Scouter Score; strong cash generation profile.
Key Risk: Slower growth vs. peers can limit upside and cap premium expansion. -
#10VLY – Valley National Bancorp
Snapshot: Price 10.65 USD · ROO 2.50% · Strike 11.00 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.78
Positive: Higher premium yield relative to share price; approachable position sizing.
Key Risk: Regional-bank exposure (incl. CRE) can add headline volatility.
Top 2 Alternatives
- WMG – Warner Music Group
Snapshot: Price 33.52 USD · ROO 2.35% · Strike 34.00 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.58
Why consider: Liquid enough for monthlies; steady premium profile.
Key Risk: Streaming economics and contract renegotiations can hit margins. - SPG – Simon Property Group
Snapshot: Price 183.76 USD · ROO 2.19% · Strike 185.00 · Scouter 7 · Sentiment 0.51
Why consider: Blue-chip REIT with deep options markets across strikes.
Key Risk: Macro slowdowns can weigh on tenants, occupancy, and sentiment.
How to Use This Shortlist
- Use this as a starting point, then refine by delta, open interest, and earnings timing in the screener.
- Balance ITM vs. OTM based on assignment tolerance and target ROO.
- Tip: prefer tighter spreads and higher OI if you plan to roll frequently.
What to Do Now
- Open the free US screener: us.optrader.ca.
- Set Option Type = Calls and Expiry = Fri, Oct 17, 2025.
- Start with filters like: ROO 2–4%, OI ≥ 100, and exclude earnings within 30 days.
- Sort by Scouter Score, then cross-check sentiment and sector exposure.
Reminder: This article’s numbers are a snapshot. Always refresh the list in the US screener before acting.
FAQ
How were these October 2025 covered call picks selected?
We screened approximately 5,200 US optionable stocks, ranking by ROO %, Scouter Score, options liquidity, recent sentiment, and strike suitability for the Oct 17, 2025 expiry. This is a screening snapshot, not a recommendation.
What does ROO % mean on this page?
ROO % (Return on Option) is the estimated yield from the covered call premium for this expiry window (not annualized). Combine ROO % with delta/strike selection to balance income vs. assignment risk.
Can I adjust these picks with a free screener?
Yes — use the free US options screener: us.optrader.ca to filter by delta, open interest, earnings timing, and more.
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Updated: January 2026
