XOM options — covered call & cash-secured put yields
Exxon Mobil Corporation · Energy — Oil & Gas
Top 5 covered-call strikes for XOM
Ranked by annualized yield. Updated every 5 minutes during market hours.
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Top 5 cash-secured puts for XOM
Sub-spot strikes ranked by annualized return on capital.
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About XOM options
Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is a Energy — Oil & Gas listed company with elevated implied volatility — richer premiums offset by higher assignment risk. XOM pays a 3.4% dividend. Dividend-capture risk on short calls is moderate. Monitor ex-dividend timing when selling near-term calls.
For wheel-strategy traders, XOM is an excellent wheel candidate. The elevated implied volatility — richer premiums offset by higher assignment risk means cash-secured puts collect meaningful premium, and the underlying business profile (Energy — Oil & Gas) makes it a name many income sellers would be comfortable being assigned at the right strike.
For income-strategy traders, the XOM option chain typically supports both conservative (delta around 0.20) and aggressive (delta around 0.35) premium-selling setups. The Live Opportunities ranking above scans every active expiration and surfaces the highest-yielding contracts by annualized return.
Income strategies on XOM
- Covered calls on XOM — if you own XOM shares. New to the strategy? Read the full covered-calls guide first.
- Cash-secured puts on XOM — if you have cash to deploy and would be comfortable owning XOM. See the cash-secured puts guide for mechanics.
- XOM wheel strategy — for repeating CSP → assignment → covered call → called-away cycles. The complete wheel-strategy guide covers stock selection and cycle math.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best covered-call strikes for XOM right now?
The Top 5 list above ranks every covered-call strike across every upcoming expiration on XOM by annualized yield, refreshed every 5 minutes. Click any strike to open the calculator pre-filled with that contract.
Is XOM a good wheel-strategy stock?
For wheel-strategy traders, XOM is an excellent wheel candidate. The elevated implied volatility — richer premiums offset by higher assignment risk means cash-secured puts collect meaningful premium, and the underlying business profile (Energy — Oil & Gas) makes it a name many income sellers would be comfortable being assigned at the right strike.
What delta should I sell on XOM?
Most income sellers target a 0.20 to 0.35 delta strike. Conservative sellers stay near 0.20 (lower yield, lower assignment risk). Aggressive sellers go to 0.35 (higher yield, higher assignment risk). With elevated implied volatility — richer premiums offset by higher assignment risk, XOM works well across this range.
Does XOM pay a dividend, and does it affect my covered call?
XOM pays a 3.4% dividend. Dividend-capture risk on short calls is moderate. Monitor ex-dividend timing when selling near-term calls.