Top US Covered Calls – September 2025
Top US Covered Call Candidates – September 2025
For the September 19, 2025 expiry, we screened US stocks for high-quality covered call opportunities using Optrader’s Scouter Score, sentiment data, and ROO %. Each pick below includes a quick positive and one key negative to consider before writing calls.
September 2025 Top Covered Call Picks (US)
How We Screened the Best Covered Calls in the US
- ROO (%) — Return on Option for the September contract
- Quality (Scouter Score) — multi-factor score (0–10)
- Sentiment & AI — headline sentiment and Bayesian tilt
- Tradability — strike alignment and liquidity considerations
🔟 The September 2025 US Top Picks
- EIX – Edison International
Price: 56.19 USD | ROO: 3.52% | Strike: 57.50 | Scouter: 8 | Sentiment: 0.60 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Regulated utility profile supports steady premiums.
Negative: California wildfire liability/regulatory risk can pressure valuation. - BG – Bunge Limited
Price: 81.81 USD | ROO: 3.06% | Strike: 82.50 | Scouter: 7 | Sentiment: 0.38 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Defensive food supply-chain exposure with reliable options markets.
Negative: Commodity and trade-policy swings may compress margins. - LEN – Lennar Corporation
Price: 128.51 USD | ROO: 3.07% | Strike: 135.00 | Scouter: 5 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Strong homebuilder with attractive ROO across strikes.
Negative: Higher mortgage rates can dampen housing demand. - CBRE – CBRE Group
Price: 158.37 USD | ROO: 2.81% | Strike: 160.00 | Scouter: 7 | Sentiment: 0.30 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Global leader in real estate services; consistent tradability.
Negative: Sensitive to commercial real-estate cycles and financing costs. - ING – ING Group
Price: 24.84 USD | ROO: 2.60% | Strike: 25.00 | Scouter: 7 | Sentiment: 0.25 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Diversified banking exposure; steady monthly premium potential.
Negative: Macro/credit cycle turns can hit financials quickly. - JHG – Janus Henderson Group
Price: 43.98 USD | ROO: 2.78% | Strike: 45.00 | Scouter: 7 | Sentiment: 0.50 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Asset manager with supportive sentiment and workable strikes.
Negative: Fee compression and outflows remain structural risks. - MMM – 3M Company
Price: 157.94 USD | ROO: 2.28% | Strike: 160.00 | Scouter: 7 | Sentiment: 0.41 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Broad industrial footprint; options liquidity is typically solid.
Negative: Legal/legacy liabilities can add headline and valuation risk. - ORLY – O’Reilly Automotive
Price: 102.07 USD | ROO: 2.39% | Strike: 102.67 | Scouter: 8 | Sentiment: 0.25 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Defensive auto-parts demand across cycles; good options markets.
Negative: Supplier cost inflation can squeeze margins. - CINF – Cincinnati Financial
Price: 153.72 USD | ROO: 2.19% | Strike: 155.00 | Scouter: 9 | Sentiment: 1.00 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Strong underwriting discipline and quality score.
Negative: Catastrophe losses (weather) can add earnings volatility. - ADM – Archer-Daniels-Midland
Price: 59.23 USD | ROO: 2.21% | Strike: 60.00 | Scouter: 6 | Sentiment: 0.70 | Model: 📈 Up
Positive: Core agribusiness with consistent monthly premium capture.
Negative: Commodity spreads can compress unexpectedly, reducing profitability.
Using This Shortlist of US Covered Calls
- Start here, then refine by delta, open interest, and earnings timing.
- Adjust ITM/OTM to match your assignment risk and target ROO.
- Learn how our quality score works: How to Use the Scouter Score to Rank Covered Calls.
⚠️ Informational only, not investment advice. Options involve risk. Use at your own discretion.
