Top 10 US Monthly Covered Calls – November 2025
Top 10 Monthly US Covered Calls — November 2025 (Expires Fri, Nov 21)
For the November 21, 2025 expiry (the 3rd Friday of November), we screened US-listed optionable stocks for monthly covered call income ideas using Optrader’s Scouter Score, news sentiment, ROO %, Δ (delta), options liquidity, and historical data. Each pick includes one positive and one drawback to guide strike selection and risk management.
What the Metrics Mean
- ROO % (Return on Option): premium yield for this expiry window (not annualized).
- Δ (Delta): proxy for assignment odds and price sensitivity (−1 to +1).
- OI (Open Interest): number of active contracts at the chosen strike — higher values suggest stronger liquidity and easier trade execution.
- Scouter Score (1–10): composite rank blending fundamentals, technicals, liquidity, and stability.
- News Sentiment (−1 to +1): recent media tone.
- Seasonality: November win rate and average return to the same 3rd-Friday expiry historically.
🔟 November 2025 US Top 10 (Snapshot; Ranked by Win Rate)
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#1A – Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Snapshot: Price $139.65 · ROO 4.21% · Strike 140 · Δ 0.51 · OI 439 · Scouter 7 · Sentiment 0.52
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 76.0% · Avg Return 2.4% · Samples 25
Positive: Life-science tools defensiveness; diversified demand.
Negative: Lab-spend cycles can compress multiples/premiums. -
#2DHR – Danaher Corporation
Snapshot: Price $206.10 · ROO 4.00% · Strike 210 · Δ 0.45 · OI 1,277 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.28
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 75.9% · Avg Return 3.4% · Samples 29
Positive: Diagnostics franchise; quality balance sheet.
Negative: Macro lab-spend cycle pressures multiples. -
#3CW – Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Snapshot: Price $556.55 · ROO 3.54% · Strike 570 · Δ 0.44 · OI 307 · Scouter 8 · Sentiment 0.27
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 69.0% · Avg Return 3.4% · Samples 29
Positive: Defense backlog supports premiums.
Negative: Program timing can whipsaw pricing. -
#4TMO – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Snapshot: Price $527.87 · ROO 2.11% · Strike 560 · Δ 0.51 · OI 368 · Scouter 7 · Sentiment 0.46
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 65.5% · Avg Return 2.5% · Samples 29
Positive: Mission-critical lab equipment; diverse revenues.
Negative: FX/spend cycles affect premiums. -
#5COR – Cencora, Inc.
Snapshot: Price $319.61 · ROO 3.98% · Strike 320 · Δ 0.51 · OI 3,268 · Scouter 7 · Sentiment 0.40
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 65.5% · Avg Return 0.4% · Samples 29
Positive: Defensive distribution cashflows.
Negative: Margin compression from payer dynamics. -
#6PEP – PepsiCo, Inc.
Snapshot: Price $151.16 · ROO 3.32% · Strike 150 · Δ 0.56 · OI 4,203 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.50
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 62.1% · Avg Return 1.7% · Samples 29
Positive: Staples resilience; liquid options chain.
Negative: Input-cost inflation and FX. -
#7SO – Southern Company (The)
Snapshot: Price $99.72 · ROO 2.25% · Strike 100 · Δ 0.50 · OI 2,090 · Scouter 8 · Sentiment 0.30
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 58.6% · Avg Return 0.4% · Samples 29
Positive: Regulated utility stability; steady OI depth.
Negative: Rate path and project execution risks. -
#8NVS – Novartis AG
Snapshot: Price $129.97 · ROO 2.73% · Strike 130 · Δ 0.52 · OI 494 · Scouter 7 · Sentiment 0.30
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 57.1% · Avg Return 0.6% · Samples 28
Positive: Big-cap pharma defensiveness; steady premiums.
Negative: Trial/label newsflow can move assignment odds. -
#9MNST – Monster Beverage Corporation
Snapshot: Price $68.65 · ROO 3.36% · Strike 70 · Δ 0.42 · OI 778 · Scouter 8 · Sentiment 0.40
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 51.7% · Avg Return 5.2% · Samples 29
Positive: Growth-staples profile; good monthlies liquidity.
Negative: Category competition; valuation sensitivity. -
#10PPL – PPL Corporation
Snapshot: Price $37.97 · ROO 2.43% · Strike 38 · Δ 0.51 · OI 1,826 · Scouter 7 · Sentiment 0.73
Seasonality (Nov): Win Rate 44.8% · Avg Return 1.0% · Samples 29
Positive: Regulated utility with steady dividend support.
Negative: Capex needs can cap multiples.
US Top 10 — November 2025 Chart
This graphic summarizes each pick’s ROO %, Δ (delta), OI, and Win Rate (Nov). Higher ROO offers more premium; Δ ~0.3–0.5 balances income vs. assignment; higher OI means better liquidity.
How to Use This Shortlist
- Filter further by Δ (delta), open interest, and earnings timing.
- Balance ITM vs. OTM by assignment tolerance and target premium.
- Have a clear plan if the stock drops sharply (roll down or close early) or rallies quickly (consider rolling up or letting assignment occur).
What to Do Now
- Open the US screener: us.optrader.ca.
- Set Option Type = Calls and Expiry = Fri, Nov 21, 2025 (3rd Friday).
- Start with filters: ROO 2–4%, Δ 0.20–0.35, OI ≥ 100, and exclude earnings within 30 days.
- Pick ITM/OTM strikes to match your assignment risk and income goal.
Reminder: Numbers here are a snapshot. Always refresh in the US screener before acting. For seasonal win-rates, use Historical Insights.
FAQ
How were these November 2025 US covered call ideas selected?
We ranked by November win rate, then cross-checked ROO %, Δ, OI, liquidity, sentiment, and strike suitability for the Nov 21, 2025 expiry.
What does Δ (delta) add here?
Delta helps balance income vs. assignment odds. Lower Δ typically lowers assignment probability but also premium; higher Δ increases both.
Can I adjust these picks with a free screener?
Yes — use the free US options screener: us.optrader.ca
to filter by Δ, ROO %, OI, earnings timing, and more.
⚠️ Informational only; not investment advice. Options involve risk. This list is a point-in-time snapshot; metrics and even picks may be outdated.
Always refresh in the screener before acting.
📘 Before making any investment decisions, consider speaking with a licensed financial planner or advisor who understands your personal objectives, experience, and risk tolerance.