September historically brings market dips, and 2025 is no exception. As someone who generated over $53K selling options in my first year (you can read my complete story in my selling options for beginners guide), I see this as prime time for selling cash-secured puts.
When stocks pull back, premiums spike. This creates perfect opportunities to collect income while positioning yourself to buy quality companies at discounted prices.
Today I’m sharing my top 5 stocks for selling puts in September 2025. Each offers strong fundamentals, attractive premiums, and prices I’d happily pay if assigned.
Let’s dive into my September 2025 put-selling watchlist.
1. NVIDIA (NVDA)
Current Stats (September 2, 2025):
- Trading Price: $170
- 52-Week High: $184
- P/E Ratio: 49
- RSI: 41 (Strong Buy Territory)
Why NVDA Right Now:
NVIDIA continues dominating the AI revolution. Recent Q2 2025 earnings showed data center revenue growth of 150% year-over-year, driven by insatiable demand for AI chips. While the stock pulled back from highs, the fundamental AI story remains intact.
Major tech companies are still scrambling for GPU capacity. OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta continue massive infrastructure investments. NVIDIA’s competitive moat in AI chips looks unbreachable for the next 2-3 years.
The recent pullback creates an attractive entry point for long-term holders.
My Put Strategy:
- Target Strike: $165 put (2-6 weeks out)
- Delta Target: ~30%
- Premium Expectation: $4-7 per share ($400-700 per contract)
- Plan if Assigned: Hold long-term, sell covered calls
Why $165 works: Strong technical support level, represents only 3% downside from current price, and I’d gladly own NVDA at this price.
2. Apple (AAPL)
Current Stats (September 2, 2025):
- Trading Price: $230
- 52-Week High: $260
- P/E Ratio: 36
- RSI: 65 (Buy Territory)
Why AAPL Right Now:
Apple’s Services revenue continues hitting record highs, now representing over 25% of total revenue. The App Store, iCloud, and subscription services provide predictable, high-margin income streams.
Recent iPhone 16 sales have been solid, though not spectacular. The real story is Apple’s expansion into health tech and their rumored Apple Car project. Warren Buffett didn’t make AAPL Berkshire’s largest holding by accident.
Apple’s $3.12 dividend yield provides income while you wait for capital appreciation. The balance sheet remains fortress-strong with over $150B in cash.
My Put Strategy:
- Target Strike: $220 put (2-6 weeks out)
- Delta Target: ~30%
- Premium Expectation: $3-5 per share ($300-500 per contract)
- Plan if Assigned: Hold for dividends and covered calls
Why $220 works: Psychological support level, fair valuation for the dividend yield, and represents quality at a reasonable price.
3. SoFi Technologies (SOFI)
Current Stats (September 2, 2025):
- Trading Price: $25
- 52-Week High: $26.60
- P/E Ratio: 49
- RSI: 55 (Neutral/Buy)
Why SOFI Right Now:
SoFi has transformed from a student loan company into a comprehensive financial platform. Their digital bank is gaining serious traction with over 8 million members and growing 30%+ annually.
Recent partnerships with major employers for student loan refinancing are driving customer acquisition costs down. The Galileo payment processing business provides stable B2B revenue streams that complement consumer lending.
Interest rate environment changes have actually helped SoFi’s lending margins. Management recently raised 2025 guidance, showing confidence in their growth trajectory.
My Put Strategy:
- Target Strike: $22 put (2-6 weeks out)
- Delta Target: ~20% (more conservative given volatility)
- Premium Expectation: $1.50-3 per share ($150-300 per contract)
- Plan if Assigned: Hold for growth potential, consider covered calls
Why $22 works: Represents strong technical support, attractive valuation for a growing fintech, and manageable downside risk.
4. Amazon (AMZN)
Current Stats (September 2, 2025):
- Trading Price: $225
- 52-Week High: $242.50
- P/E Ratio: 35
- RSI: 49 (Neutral)
Why AMZN Right Now:
Amazon’s AWS business continues printing money with 35%+ margins, now generating over $100B annually. While retail faces headwinds, AWS growth accelerates as companies migrate to cloud infrastructure.
Recent cost-cutting measures improved operating margins across all segments. The advertising business now generates $50B+ annually, rivaling Google and Meta in digital ad revenue.
Amazon’s logistics network remains unmatched. Prime membership loyalty creates a moat that competitors struggle to breach. Jeff Bezos didn’t step down from a struggling company.
My Put Strategy:
- Target Strike: $215 put (2-6 weeks out)
- Delta Target: ~30%
- Premium Expectation: $3-6 per share ($300-600 per contract)
- Plan if Assigned: Hold long-term, focus on AWS growth story
Why $215 works: Represents fair value for AWS alone, strong support level, and I’d happily own Amazon at this price for the next decade.
5. Palantir (PLTR)
Current Stats (September 2, 2025):
- Trading Price: $157
- 52-Week High: $190
- P/E Ratio: 534 (Growth stock metrics)
- RSI: 42 (Neutral)
Why PLTR Right Now:
Palantir’s government contracts provide recession-proof revenue streams. Recent wins with Department of Defense and CIA show their software’s critical importance to national security.
The commercial business finally gained traction in 2025, with Fortune 500 companies adopting Foundry for data analytics. Revenue growth accelerated to 40%+ as enterprise clients renewed and expanded contracts.
High P/E ratio reflects growth potential, not current profitability. This is a bet on data becoming the most valuable business asset over the next decade.
My Put Strategy:
- Target Strike: $140 put (2-6 weeks out)
- Delta Target: ~25%
- Premium Expectation: $6-12 per share ($600-1200 per contract)
- Plan if Assigned: Hold for long-term growth, high volatility = high premiums
Why $140 works: Significant support level, attractive entry for growth investors, and the high volatility makes premiums very attractive for income generation.
My September 2025 Put-Selling Game Plan
Position Sizing Rules:
- Maximum 5% of portfolio per trade
- Never more than 3 positions in same sector
- Always keep 25% cash for new opportunities
Risk Management:
- Set alerts at strike prices for monitoring
- Ready to roll puts if needed before expiration
- Only sell puts on stocks I genuinely want to own
Income Expectations:
Based on current premiums, these 5 strategies could generate $1,500-3,500 in premium income over the next 4-6 weeks, representing roughly 2-4% monthly returns on invested capital.
Market Timing Strategy:
I’m not trying to time the bottom perfectly. Instead, I’m using September’s historical volatility to collect premium while positioning for quality stock ownership at attractive prices.
Ready to Start Selling Puts This September?
September’s market dips create perfect conditions for cash-secured put strategies. Each of these 5 stocks offers:
- Strong fundamentals for long-term holding
- Attractive premium income from current volatility
- Fair entry prices if assigned shares
- Diversification across tech, fintech, and data sectors
Remember: Only sell puts on stocks you’d be happy to own for 6+ months. The premium income is nice, but the real wealth comes from owning quality companies at fair prices.
What’s Next:
I’ll be tracking these trades throughout September and sharing results in my monthly income report. Follow along to see which strategies perform best and learn from any mistakes I make.
Current 2025 options income: $76,000 and counting! 📈
Questions about any of these put strategies? Drop a comment below—I respond to every single one and often turn great questions into future posts!
New to options trading? Start with my complete beginner’s guide to selling options where I explain the fundamentals, share my $53K journey, and walk through your first trade step-by-step.
Disclaimer: I’m not a financial advisor, just sharing my personal trading strategy. Always do your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose. Past results don’t guarantee future performance.