Question 1

What is IV Rank?

Accepted Answer

IV Rank measures where the current implied volatility sits relative to its 52-week range. A high IV Rank (80-100) indicates the stock is trading near its yearly high in volatility.

Question 2

What is IV Percentile?

Accepted Answer

IV Percentile shows the percentage of days over the past year that implied volatility traded below the current level. A high IV Percentile means current volatility is elevated compared to historical norms.

Question 3

How to use the IV Leaderboard for trading?

Accepted Answer

The IV Leaderboard helps identify stocks with elevated volatility for potential volatility selling strategies (when IV is high) or volatility buying strategies (when IV is low relative to expected moves).

Implied Volatility Leaderboard