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High IV Stocks for Premium Sellers
A daily-updated list of S&P 500 stocks whose options are more expensive than usual — useful for traders selling premium.
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S&P 500 high IV stocks ranked by IV Rank. Tickers scoring 50 or above have options priced at or above the midpoint of their annual volatility range. IV Rank 70+ means historically rich option premiums on stocks with high implied volatility — prime territory for covered calls and cash-secured puts. 50–69 signals elevated premiums worth adding to your portfolio watchlist.
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314 of 500+ S&P 500 stocks have IV Rank above 50. Average IV Rank: 66.3. 3 (1%) show a strong signal with all factors aligned — these are the ones worth acting on.
What changed
high IV stocks316(-20)IV rank 70+ stocks106(-19)IV rank 85+ stocks29(-4)
As of May 7, 2026, VolRadar tracks 316 stocks above 50 IV rank, down by 20 vs May 6 close. Stocks at IV rank 70 or higher fell from 125 to 106 in the same comparison.
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High IV Tickers
314
of 534 scanned
Avg IV Rank
66.3
Strong Signals
3
1% of high IV
S&P 500 Universe
500+
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How This List Works
What it shows
IV Rank = (Current IV − 52-week Low) / (52-week High − 52-week Low) × 100. Stocks above 50 have options priced above their annual midpoint.
What to check next
High IV Rank alone is not enough. Always verify VRP (positive = edge), RV Ratio (below 0.85 = calming), and earnings timing before selling.
IV Rank vs IV Percentile
Both metrics measure where current implied volatility sits relative to its history, but they answer different questions:
IV Rank (used on this page)
IV Rank = (Current IV − 52-week Low) / (52-week High − 52-week Low) × 100. Tells you where current IV sits in the annual range. An IV Rank of 70 means current IV is 70% of the way from its yearly low to its yearly high.
IV Percentile
IV Percentile = the percentage of trading days in the past year when IV was lower than today. An IV Percentile of 80 means IV was lower than today on 80% of trading days.
Which to use? IV Rank can be skewed by a single spike (e.g., one earnings day pushing the 52-week high). IV Percentile is more robust because it considers every day in the lookback period. VolRadar uses IV Rank as the primary filter because it is widely understood and aligns with the tastytrade framework most premium sellers follow. Check both when a stock shows an unusually high or low IV Rank.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does high IV Rank mean for options?+
IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits within its 52-week range (0-100). IV Rank above 50 means options are priced above the midpoint of the annual range — premiums are richer than usual. Premium sellers look for IV Rank above 50 as a baseline for entering new positions.
Should I sell options on all high IV stocks?+
No. High IV alone is not enough. Check VRP (is IV overpriced vs realized movement?), RV Ratio (is the stock calming down?), and earnings proximity (avoid selling through earnings). The Signal column shows the combined assessment. Only "strong" signals indicate all factors align.
How often is this list updated?+
Data is refreshed daily after U.S. market close (~6:00 PM ET) using end-of-day options data from ORATS. IV Rank changes daily as new option prices are observed.
What is the difference between IV Rank and IV Percentile?+
IV Rank measures where current IV sits in the 52-week high-to-low range (0-100). IV Percentile measures the percentage of trading days when IV was lower than today. IV Rank can be skewed by a single spike day; IV Percentile is more robust. VolRadar uses IV Rank as the primary filter because it is widely understood and aligns with the tastytrade framework.
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About the author
VolRadar Research
Quantitative Options Analytics
VolRadar Research is the quantitative analytics team behind every signal, sector page, and screener on the platform. Methodology and data sourcing are documented publicly and reviewed by the editorial team.
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Data sourced from ORATS, updated daily after market close. VolRadar provides educational analytics — not financial advice. Options involve significant risk of loss. Read our investment disclaimer.
Conflict of interest: VolRadar does not hold positions in covered tickers and earns no commission on trades. Analysis uses proprietary tools operated by VolRadar. Editorial policy.
Source: ORATS institutional data · Methodology · Updated daily after market close (~6:00 PM ET)
Not financial advice · Disclaimer · Options involve significant risk of loss.
Conflict of interest: VolRadar does not hold positions in covered tickers and earns no commission on trades. Editorial policy