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Delta Air Lines — Implied volatility rank, VRP edge, and volatility regime
Delta Air Lines (DAL) is a Industrials stock with actively traded listed options. Its IV Rank reads 34.7%, mid-range within the past year — neither cheap nor rich. IV Rank 35% is 9pp above the Industrials sector median of 26%. Average IV can work with directional or defined-risk structures. See Expected Move for strike placement.
This helps you judge whether implied volatility is elevated enough to justify selling options. High IV Rank means premiums are rich compared to the past year.
IV Rank above 50 generally favors premium sellers — you're collecting above-average premium.
IV Rank = (Current IV − 52w Low IV) / (52w High IV − 52w Low IV) × 100ORATS 30-day implied volatility, 52-week IV high/low
ORATS institutional options data, updated daily after market close (~6:00 PM ET)
IV Rank uses a fixed 1-year lookback. Regime changes (e.g., post-COVID vol reset) can distort the range. IV Rank alone does not indicate direction.
Higher IV Rank means relatively richer premiums compared to each stock's own history.
Quantitative screening, not investment advice. Verify with your broker. Disclaimer
Delta Air Lines's IV Rank of 34.7% means premiums are in the lower portion of the 252-day range. Absolute premium available per contract is reduced, which compresses potential returns for sellers. However, low IV Rank doesn't necessarily mean selling is wrong — if VRP is still positive (currently +8.9pp), options may still be overpriced relative to actual movement. The win rate can be high in low-IV environments because the stock is genuinely calm.
Delta Air Lines's IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 252-day range. At 34.7%, it indicates how rich or cheap options premiums are compared to the past year. Premium sellers generally prefer IV Rank above 30–50%, as higher IV means more premium per contract and a greater statistical edge — assuming VRP confirms actual overpricing.
Delta Air Lines's implied volatility overprices realized movement by 8.9pp — a large gap that represents the core edge for premium sellers. The options market expects significantly more volatility than the stock is delivering, creating systematic overpricing that short premium strategies capture. Calming realized volatility amplifies this edge further. See the VRP Analysis page for the full historical spread and trend direction.
VolRadar's signal prioritizes relative mispricing (RV Ratio) over absolute premium level (IV Rank). A ticker with low IVR but very low RV Ratio may show a Strong signal because options are significantly overpriced relative to actual movement. For richest absolute premiums, check IV Rank (>50%). Not financial advice — quantitative screening tool.
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| 0.74 |
| +6.7pp |
| weak |
| EXPD | 26% | 0.74 | +8.6pp | weak |
| XYL | 34.4% | 0.79 | +6.5pp | weak |
Delta Air Lines's IV Rank is 34.7%, meaning current implied volatility is higher than 35% of readings over the past 252 trading days. This low level means premiums are relatively cheap, which is less favorable for selling options.
Delta Air Lines's Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +8.9pp. Yes — IV significantly exceeds realized volatility, meaning options are overpriced relative to actual movement. This is the statistical edge premium sellers seek.
Delta Air Lines's IV Rank is 34.7% — meaning current IV is higher than 35% of readings over the past year. This is in the average range — premiums are moderate. Most theta gang traders prefer selling when IV Rank is above 30–50%.
Among Industrials peers, Delta Air Lines has an IV Rank of 34.7%. OTIS leads the sector at 45% IV Rank versus Delta Air Lines's 35%. Both may offer premium selling opportunities depending on other conditions.
Delta Air Lines's volatility is calculated using the Yang-Zhang estimator, which incorporates overnight gaps, opening range, and intraday movement — more accurate than simple close-to-close calculations for stocks with significant pre/post-market activity. The RV Ratio (0.83) compares realized volatility (HV 20d) to implied volatility (IV 30d). Below 0.85 means actual movement is well below what options are pricing in — favorable for premium sellers.
Delta Air Lines's RV Ratio of 0.83 indicates calming volatility — recent price movement is smaller than the longer-term baseline. When RV is declining but IV hasn't adjusted fully, the gap between them (VRP) widens, benefiting premium sellers. Calming volatility often precedes further IV compression, making current IV levels relatively expensive. This is a favorable environment for selling premium.
With earnings approximately 10 days away, Delta Air Lines's IV Rank includes a significant earnings premium component. IV typically ramps 7–14 days before earnings as hedgers and speculators bid up option prices. This inflates the IV Rank above where it would be without the upcoming event. After earnings, IV typically crushes — often by 20–40% — as uncertainty resolves. The current IV Rank should be interpreted as "event-elevated" rather than a pure measure of the stock's structural volatility level.
IV 30d (53.5%) − HV 20d (44.7%) = +8.9pp
Why two RV values? ORATS HV uses 20-day close-to-close. Yang-Zhang uses OHLC. VRP computed with ORATS HV. Δ0.9pp.
HV 20d (44.7%) ÷ IV 30d (53.5%). Below 1.0 = options overpriced.
| Window | Value | vs 60d ⓘ |
|---|---|---|
| RV 10d (YZ) | 45.5% | +24.3% |
| RV 20d (YZ) | 43.8% | +19.7% |
| HV 20d (ORATS) VRP | 44.7% | +22.2% |
| RV 60d (YZ) | 36.6% | baseline |