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Elevated IVR support selling premium; flat Term Structure.
Datadog (DDOG) operates in the Information Technology sector and has actively traded listed options. DDOG scores 66/100 for premium selling conditions. See Strategy Builder for the best fit.
DDOG Edge Score: 66/100 — moderate conditions — be selective with entries.
Consider Short Put at 42d to earnings.
Build Trade →Why two RV values? Yang-Zhang RV (78.6%, OHLC-based) captures intraday volatility, while ORATS RV (58.5%, close-to-close) uses only closing prices. For DDOG, YZ is higher — suggesting significant intraday movement not captured in closing prices. VRP is computed using ORATS RV to match the IV source. Gap: 20.1pp. Full IV Analysis →
Medium — Neutral, proceed with caution
EM = Price × RV₂₀d × √(t/252). Uses Yang-Zhang 20d realized volatility (not implied). ±1σ (68% confidence).
Moderate conditions — review ranked strategies for DDOG.
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P&L calculator for any strategy
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Quantitative screening, not investment advice. Verify with your broker. Disclaimer
Edge Score = weighted composite of VRP, IV Rank, RV Regime, Earnings Proximity, Term Structure, and Liquidity. Ranges: Defensive (0–39), Selective (40–64), Favorable (65–100).IV Rank, VRP, RV Ratio, days to earnings, backwardation/contango, bid-ask spread quality
ORATS institutional options data, updated daily after market close (~6:00 PM ET)
The score reflects current market conditions and changes daily. A high score indicates favorable conditions for premium selling, not guaranteed profit. Always verify execution quality with your broker.
Datadog is trading in a normal volatility regime with an RV ratio of 0.97. The 20-day Yang-Zhang realized vol of 78.6% is roughly in line with the 60-day average of 54.8%, meaning the stock's recent price action matches historical expectations. For a information technology stock like DDOG, this is a neutral signal — premium sellers can participate but should be selective with sizing and strike selection.
Over the past 18 trading days, DDOG's volatility has been dropping sharply. The RV ratio moved from a high of 1.67 down to the current 0.97 — a significant compression that often precedes favorable premium selling windows. During this period, 0 out of 18 days (0%) showed conditions favorable for sellers (ratio below 1.0). This kind of rapid vol compression in a information technology name like DDOG typically means options haven't fully repriced lower yet — creating a temporary edge.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect DDOG to move approximately ±$5.92 (5.0%) per day and ±$13.25 (11.1%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $119.60, these ranges are derived from the Yang-Zhang volatility model which accounts for overnight gaps and intraday range — more accurate than simple close-to-close calculations. Premium sellers typically place short strikes outside these 1-standard-deviation ranges to achieve approximately 68%+ probability of profit.
Current conditions on DDOG point toward range-bound strategies like iron condor (conservative). Normal volatility regime (ratio 0.97). Range-bound strategies with conservative sizing. Iron Condor (Conservative) benefits from time decay while defining maximum risk on both sides — a structure that suits DDOG's current volatility profile where directional edge is limited but overall conditions are acceptable for premium collection.
VolRadar tracks DDOG daily as part of the S&P 500 universe, providing Yang-Zhang (OHLC-based) realized volatility across 10, 20, and 60-day windows, RV ratio analysis, expected move calculations, and premium selling condition assessments. Note: RV values on this page use the Yang-Zhang estimator (captures overnight gaps); VRP and RV Ratio use ORATS close-to-close RV to match the IV data source. Data is updated daily after market close (~6:00 PM ET). All analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Options trading involves significant risk of loss.
More about DDOG
Datadog shows moderate conditions for options strategies (RV Ratio 0.97). Defined-risk strategies may be appropriate. See the Premium Selling page for the full signal breakdown or use the Strategy Builder to model different approaches.
Datadog's 5-day expected move is ±11.1% (±$13.25 from $119.60). A wide expected range reflects elevated realized volatility. See the Expected Move page for strike placement guidance and probability analysis.
VolRadar tracks Datadog across 10 analysis dimensions updated daily after market close. The premium selling signal combines VRP edge, volatility regime, IV Rank, earnings proximity, and market-wide conditions into a single actionable verdict. Each sub-page goes deeper: VRP Analysis for the implied-vs-realized spread, IV Analysis for peer comparisons, Expected Move for strike placement, Earnings Crush for event history, and the Strategy Builder for modeling specific trades.
Datadog shows a medium signal. The RV Ratio is 0.97, indicating moderate conditions. Premium selling strategies with defined risk are appropriate.
Datadog's volatility is measured using two key metrics. The RV Ratio compares realized volatility (ORATS HV 20d) to implied volatility (IV 30d). When the RV Ratio drops below 0.85, realized movement is well below what options are pricing — the sweet spot for premium sellers. VRP (Volatility Risk Premium) measures the gap between IV and HV in percentage points — positive VRP means options are overpriced relative to actual movement. Current RV Ratio: 0.97.
Datadog's snapshot: IV Rank 64% (elevated premiums), VRP +1.6pp (slight edge), RV Ratio 0.97 (normal volatility). These three metrics work together — IV Rank shows historical context, VRP shows current overpricing, and RV Ratio shows the volatility trend. See the IV Analysis page for peer comparisons and deeper breakdown.
VolRadar provides 10 analysis pages for Datadog: Overview (this page), Premium Selling (signal and strategy verdict), VRP Analysis (volatility risk premium history), Expected Move (range and probabilities), IV Analysis (implied volatility breakdown and peer comparison), Earnings Crush (historical post-earnings IV patterns), Options Strategy Builder (18 presets + custom calculator), Covered Call Analysis (ranked by CC Score), Wheel Strategy (CSP calculator and viability), and Support & Resistance Walls (options-derived price levels).
Every options trade carries risk: undefined-risk strategies (naked puts/calls) expose you to large losses on gap moves, while defined-risk strategies cap losses but reduce premium. For Datadog, current conditions require careful selection — check the signal strength before entering positions — always size positions so no single trade risks more than 1-3% of your account. Use the Strategy Builder to model worst-case scenarios before entering.
Based on Yang-Zhang realized volatility, Datadog has a 1-day expected move of ±$5.92 (±5.0%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$13.25 (±11.1%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $106 and $133 over the next week with approximately 68% probability.
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