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FMC Corp. (FMC) is a Materials stock with actively traded listed options. IV Rank 66% is 16pp above the Materials sector median of 50%. See Walls for support and resistance levels.
FMC Edge Score: 81/100 — data coverage is strong, but current trading conditions are unfavorable.
Multiple signals are unfavorable. The best trade today might be no trade.
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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.
FMC Corp. shows moderately favorable conditions for premium selling. Yang-Zhang realized volatility reads 87.0% over 20 days versus a 62.5% 60-day baseline. The RV Ratio (HV 20d / IV 30d) is 0.79, indicating calming conditions relative to implied expectations. A materials sector component tracked by volradar. For premium sellers tracking FMC, this ratio suggests options are likely priced for more movement than the stock is currently delivering.
FMC has maintained a consistent volatility profile over the past 18 trading days. The RV ratio has held in a range of 0.97 to 1.08, with 11% of days in seller-favorable territory. Stable regimes can persist for weeks in materials stocks, making FMC a relatively predictable candidate for premium selling strategies during this period.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect FMC to move approximately ±$0.95 (5.5%) per day and ±$2.12 (12.2%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $17.29, 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 FMC point toward range-bound strategies like iron condor. Moderately calm conditions (ratio 0.79). Range-bound behavior favors iron condors. Iron Condor benefits from time decay while defining maximum risk on both sides — a structure that suits FMC's current volatility profile where directional edge is limited but overall conditions are acceptable for premium collection.
Materials stocks are commodity-sensitive with volatility tied to global demand and supply chain dynamics. FMC specifically a Materials sector component tracked by VolRadar. Understanding sector-level volatility dynamics helps premium sellers diversify their positions across different correlation regimes.
VolRadar tracks FMC 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 FMC
FMC Corp. currently shows a weak premium selling signal. Consider waiting for conditions to improve. The VRP Analysis page tracks historical premium edge trends that may signal when conditions are turning.
FMC Corp.'s 5-day expected move is ±12.3% (±$2.12 from $17.29). A wide expected range reflects elevated realized volatility. See the Expected Move page for strike placement guidance and probability analysis.
VolRadar tracks FMC Corp. 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.
FMC Corp. currently shows a weak premium selling signal because multiple factors are unfavorable. Consider waiting for conditions to improve.
More analysis sections planned — Dark Pool Flow, Unusual Activity, Sector Comparison, and more.
Why two RV values? Yang-Zhang RV (87.0%, OHLC-based) captures intraday volatility, while ORATS RV (61.5%, close-to-close) uses only closing prices. For FMC, YZ is higher — suggesting significant intraday movement not captured in closing prices. VRP is computed using ORATS RV to match the IV source. Gap: 25.5pp. Full IV Analysis →
Weak — Unfavorable for premium selling
EM = Price × RV₂₀d × √(t/252). Uses Yang-Zhang 20d realized volatility (not implied). ±1σ (68% confidence).
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FMC Corp.'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: 0.79.
FMC Corp.'s snapshot: IV Rank 66% (elevated premiums), VRP +15.9pp (options overpriced), RV Ratio 0.79 (calming 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 FMC Corp.: 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 FMC Corp., 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.
FMC Corp.'s Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +15.9pp, meaning implied volatility exceeds realized volatility by that amount. A positive VRP indicates options are overpriced relative to actual stock movement — this is the statistical edge premium sellers seek.
Based on Yang-Zhang realized volatility, FMC Corp. has a 1-day expected move of ±$0.95 (±5.5%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$2.12 (±12.3%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $15 and $19 over the next week with approximately 68% probability.
Higher RV Ratio (closer to 1.0) means IV barely exceeds RV, resulting in slimmer VRP edge. Lower RV Ratio = wider gap between IV and actual movement = stronger seller edge.
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