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Mark R. Hake, CFA

Tesla Stock Has Been Flat For 2 Months - How to Make a 3.2% Yield in One-Month Puts

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) stock has been flat over the last 2 months. But investors are making money by selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) put options. For example, over the next month, Tesla put options with exercise prices 6.4% lower than today's price provide a 3.2% income yield.

TSLA closed at $438.07 on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. That is about where it was on Nov. 6, 2025, when it closed at $445.91. However, some investors have made money by selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) put options (and OTM calls).

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