Wheel Kings $25–$50
The sweet spot for most retail wheelers. Stocks in the $25–$50 range require roughly $2,500–$5,000 in collateral per CSP, letting you spread risk across multiple positions in a mid-size account. Every name is exclusive to this band — nothing here appears in the Under $25 tier. Liquid, recognizable underlyings across 8+ sectors with no small-cap energy traps or regional banks.
Selection Criteria
- Trading $25–$50 per share (exclusive band — not repeated in Under $25 or higher tiers)
- Active weekly options with deep open interest
- Recognizable, widely-followed names
- Excludes small-cap energy, regional banks, biotechs, SPACs
- Diversified across at least 8 sectors
Who This List Is For
Most retail wheelers — accounts in the $10K–$50K range running multiple wheels at once.
Open this list in the ScreenerCurrent picks (26)
| Symbol | Name | Price | Chg | Score | IV | IV Rank | Yield | Cap | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRKS | United Parks & Resorts Inc. | $37.91 | -2.34% | 92 | 55% | 50% | — | $1.72B | Consumer Cyclical |
| LUV | Southwest Airlines Co. | $38.69 | +0.13% | 90 | 40% | 44% | 0.02% | $18.93B | Industrials |
| MGM | MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL | $40.73 | +0.17% | 87 | 39% | 47% | — | $10.42B | Consumer Cyclical |
| LAZ | Lazard, Inc. | $41.87 | -1.87% | 86 | 47% | 53% | 0.05% | $4.08B | Financial Services |
| CNM | Core & Main, Inc. | $40.85 | -1.80% | 84 | 43% | 43% | — | $7.91B | Industrials |
| HAL | Halliburton Company | $36.07 | -2.96% | 84 | 39% | 50% | 0.02% | $30.05B | Energy |
| DRS | Leonardo DRS, Inc. Common Stock | $36.31 | +0.69% | 84 | 42% | 56% | 0.01% | $9.69B | Industrials |
| CMG | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | $36.13 | +0.33% | 84 | 36% | 34% | — | $45.72B | Consumer Cyclical |
| AS | Amer Sports, Inc. | $27.41 | -1.33% | 81 | 47% | 29% | — | $15.95B | Other |
| SMCI | Super Micro Computer, Inc. Common Stock | $37.38 | -3.85% | 81 | 70% | 25% | — | $24.56B | Technology |
| CPRT | Copart Inc | $30.75 | +4.40% | 80 | 47% | 99% | — | $28.47B | Industrials |
| RSI | Rush Street Interactive, Inc. | $26.36 | -1.35% | 79 | 74% | 90% | — | $6.44B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PAA | Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests | $25.71 | -0.52% | 79 | 24% | 70% | 0.06% | $18.14B | Energy |
| SIRI | Sirius XM Holdings, Inc | $28.88 | +1.17% | 79 | 37% | 51% | 0.04% | $9.73B | Communication Services |
| CNP | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | $39.12 | -1.63% | 79 | 28% | 93% | 0.02% | $25.77B | Utilities |
| TOST | Toast, Inc. | $31.94 | -1.39% | 79 | 43% | 33% | — | $18.46B | Technology |
| ENB | Enbridge, Inc | $48.22 | -3.55% | 78 | 32% | 99% | 0.08% | $105.32B | Energy |
| KDP | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | $31.46 | -1.93% | 77 | 29% | 58% | 0.03% | $42.81B | Consumer Defensive |
| IOT | Samsara Inc. | $38.44 | -0.54% | 75 | 60% | 31% | — | $22.51B | Technology |
| BEN | Franklin Templeton, Inc. | $33.66 | -1.35% | 75 | 32% | 58% | 0.04% | $17.10B | Financial Services |
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $27.65 | -0.50% | 74 | 24% | 55% | 0.06% | $157.60B | Healthcare |
| TENB | Tenable Holdings, Inc. | $32.03 | -4.87% | 73 | 66% | 56% | — | $3.53B | Technology |
| KMI | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | $30.95 | -1.34% | 70 | 26% | 63% | 0.04% | $68.92B | Energy |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $25.55 | +1.63% | 70 | 27% | 53% | 0.04% | $175.08B | Communication Services |
| HPQ | HP Inc. | $32.73 | +1.11% | 69 | 49% | 53% | 0.04% | $29.52B | Technology |
| OSCR | Oscar Health, Inc. | $32.58 | +0.50% | 66 | 73% | 42% | — | $10.06B | Healthcare |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is $25–$50 a good range for the wheel?
Stocks in this band require $2,500–$5,000 in collateral per cash-secured put — enough to diversify across multiple positions in a typical retail account without overconcentrating any single name.
How is this different from the Under $25 list?
The two lists are mutually exclusive by design. Under $25 covers the $10–$25 range; this list covers $25–$50. A stock only ever appears in one tier, so there's no duplicate exposure when combining lists.
Can I use this list with the OptyTrades screener?
Yes — every name on this list is preloaded as a built-in watchlist in the OptyTrades screener. Select 'Wheel Kings $25–$50' from the watchlist dropdown to see live wheel scores, IV, and entry signals.
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