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Why These Are Strong, Profitable Companies for Long-Term Option Sellers

Selling put options is not about chasing excitement. It is about discipline, patience, and choosing assets I am genuinely comfortable owning if the market forces assignment. As we move toward 2026, volatility is likely to remain a constant feature of the market—driven by interest rates, geopolitics, technology disruption, and shifting capital flows. For option sellers, this environment is not a threat. It is an opportunity.

The key is what we sell puts on.

I focus on companies and ETFs that meet a few non-negotiable criteria:

• Positive earnings or strong cash-flow visibility

• Durable business models

• Liquidity in the options market

• A valuation framework that provides downside support

The following list reflects names where selling puts aligns income generation with long-term ownership. If I get assigned, I am not panicking—I am accumulating quality.

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1. IWM – Russell 2000 ETF

Small-Cap Exposure With Diversification

IWM represents U.S. small- and mid-cap companies, a segment that has lagged large caps for years. That underperformance has compressed valuations and increased volatility—exactly what put sellers look for.

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Why I like selling puts on IWM:

• Deep and liquid options market

• Broad diversification across industries

• Elevated implied volatility during market stress

Many constituents within IWM are already profitable, and historically, small caps tend to outperform during economic recovery or rate-cut cycles.

Into 2026, selling puts on IWM allows me to:

• Enter small caps at discounted levels

• Collect consistent premium

• Avoid single-stock risk

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2. IBIT – Spot Bitcoin ETF

Volatility as an Income Source

IBIT represents direct exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated ETF structure. While it does not generate earnings in the traditional sense, it earns a place here because of persistent demand, scarcity dynamics, and extreme option premiums.

For put sellers:

• Volatility is exceptionally high

• Premiums are rich even at conservative strikes

• Assignment represents long-term exposure to a scarce asset

Selling puts on IBIT is not speculation—it is structured entry. Instead of buying into hype, I get paid to wait.

By 2026, institutional adoption continues to deepen, even if price swings remain violent. Selling puts allows me to control how and when I gain exposure.

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3. KWEB – China Internet ETF

Deeply Discounted, Cash-Generating Businesses

KWEB represents Chinese internet and technology companies that have endured years of regulatory pressure and negative sentiment. The result is deeply depressed valuations, despite many constituents being profitable and cash-flow positive.

Why this works for put selling:

• Fear inflates option premiums

• Valuations already reflect worst-case scenarios

• Many companies generate strong free cash flow

Selling puts on KWEB is not a bet on rapid recovery. It is a bet on survival and normalization. If sentiment improves even slightly by 2026, downside risk becomes asymmetric in favor of patient sellers.

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4. PLTR – Palantir Technologies

From Story Stock to Profitable Operator

Palantir has crossed an important milestone: sustained profitability. That alone changes how I treat the stock as an option seller.

Strengths include:

• Positive earnings

• Sticky government and enterprise contracts

• Strategic positioning in AI and data analytics

PLTR’s volatility keeps premiums elevated, but profitability puts a floor under valuation. Selling puts allows me to monetize that volatility while remaining aligned with long-term growth.

Into 2026, as AI becomes operational rather than experimental, Palantir’s relevance increases.

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5. NVDA – NVIDIA

Dominance Backed by Earnings Power

NVIDIA sits at the center of the AI infrastructure boom. While valuation is high, earnings growth has kept pace, and cash flows remain extraordinary.

Why NVDA works for put sellers:

• Institutional demand provides downside support

• Pullbacks are often aggressively bought

• Premiums remain attractive due to constant headlines

Selling puts on NVDA is not about doubting the company—it is about entering ownership at better prices.

By 2026, AI spending is unlikely to disappear. Assignment would still mean owning one of the most strategically important companies in the world.

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6. SCHW – Charles Schwab

A Resilient Financial Franchise

Charles Schwab is a core financial infrastructure company. While interest rate volatility pressured the stock, the business model remains intact.

Key strengths:

• Massive client asset base

• Recurring revenue streams

• Strong brand trust

Financial stocks often experience volatility disproportionate to their long-term risk. That volatility inflates option premiums, making SCHW an attractive put-selling candidate.

Into 2026, normalization in rates and markets benefits Schwab’s earnings power.

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7. MANULIFE (MFC) – Stable, Cash-Generating, Defensive

A Conservative Replacement Focused on Income and Stability

Manulife is the definition of a lower-risk, earnings-driven company suitable for put selling. As a global insurance and wealth management firm, it generates consistent cash flow across economic cycles.

Why Manulife fits perfectly:

• Positive and recurring earnings

• Strong dividend support

• Exposure to long-term demographic trends

Insurance companies benefit from rising rates, disciplined underwriting, and long-dated liabilities. For put sellers, this creates a natural valuation floor.

Selling puts on Manulife allows me to:

• Earn income on a defensive name

• Reduce portfolio volatility

• Own a company built to survive downturns

By 2026, aging populations and wealth accumulation trends continue to support the business.

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8. MRVL – Marvell Technology

AI and Data Center Infrastructure

Marvell operates in critical segments of semiconductor infrastructure, including networking and custom silicon.

Why it works:

• Positive earnings

• Long-term data center demand

• Cyclicality that inflates premiums

Semiconductor stocks are volatile even when fundamentals are strong. That volatility benefits option sellers who are willing to hold through cycles.

Into 2026, AI networking demand remains structural, not temporary.

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9. GFS – GlobalFoundries

Manufacturing Stability Over Cutting-Edge Risk

GlobalFoundries focuses on mature-node chips used in automotive, industrial, and defense applications. This is not a hype-driven business.

Strengths include:

• Long-term contracts

• Government support

• Predictable demand

Selling puts on GFS is about stability, not excitement. Assignment means owning a strategically important manufacturer with geopolitical tailwinds.

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10. VST – Vistra Corp

Energy, Cash Flow, and AI Power Demand

Vistra benefits from rising electricity demand driven by data centers and AI workloads. Energy stocks often trade with higher implied volatility despite strong cash flows.

Why I like selling puts here:

• Strong free cash flow

• Demand growth visibility

• Volatility creates income opportunities

By 2026, electrification trends continue to support pricing power.

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Why Positive Earnings Are Non-Negotiable for Put Sellers

Profitability matters because:

• It reduces bankruptcy risk

• It attracts institutional buyers on dips

• It creates valuation floors

Selling puts is about survivability. I am not interested in betting on hope. Earnings allow me to sleep at night if assignment happens.

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The Strategic Mindset Into 2026

Selling puts is not about timing tops or bottoms. It is about:

• Choosing businesses worth owning

• Letting time decay work

• Getting paid to wait

Volatility is inevitable. Premium is optional income for those prepared.

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Final Thoughts

This list reflects a balanced approach:

• Growth and defense

• ETFs and individual stocks

• Volatility and stability

Replacing higher-risk names with Manulife shifts the strategy toward capital preservation without sacrificing income.

Into 2026, my goal is simple:

Own quality, sell fear, and let patience compound returns

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