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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF — Implied volatility rank, VRP edge, and volatility regime
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) operates in the ETF - International sector and has actively traded listed options. Its IV Rank sits at 79.4%, placing premiums in the rich half of the 52-week range. VRP of +1.4pp shows options are slightly overpricing realized movement. Rich premiums may suit short-volatility setups. 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.
Quantitative screening, not investment advice. Verify with your broker. Disclaimer
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's IV Rank at 79.4% indicates options premiums are above average, sitting in the upper third of the 252-day range. This is a favorable zone for premium sellers — IV is above its 1-year median, meaning more premium is available than usual. The key question is whether this elevated IV reflects genuine future risk or an overreaction. Check the VRP (currently +1.4pp) to confirm whether the market is overpricing risk.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 252-day range. At 79.4%, 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.
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.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's IV Rank is 79.4%, meaning current implied volatility is higher than 79% of readings over the past 252 trading days. This high level suggests rich premiums for option sellers.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +1.4pp. Slightly — IV is marginally above realized volatility, providing a small edge for sellers.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's IV Rank is 79.4% — meaning current IV is higher than 79% of readings over the past year. This is elevated, so option premiums are richer than usual. Most theta gang traders prefer selling when IV Rank is above 30–50%.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF'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 (0.96) 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.
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IV 30d (33.6%) − HV 20d (32.2%) = +1.4pp
Why two RV values? ORATS HV uses 20-day close-to-close. Yang-Zhang uses OHLC. VRP computed with ORATS HV. Δ13.1pp.
HV 20d (32.2%) ÷ IV 30d (33.6%). Below 1.0 = options overpriced.
| Window | Value | vs 60d ⓘ |
|---|---|---|
| RV 10d (YZ) | 17.9% | +14.6% |
| RV 20d (YZ) | 19.1% | +22.5% |
| HV 20d (ORATS) VRP | 32.2% | +106.4% |
| RV 60d (YZ) | 15.6% | baseline |