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FMC Corp. — Implied volatility rank, VRP edge, and volatility regime
FMC Corp. (FMC) is a Materials stock with actively traded listed options. Its IV Rank sits at 65.6%, placing premiums in the rich half of the 52-week range. IV Rank 66% is 16pp above the Materials sector median of 50%. 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.
Higher IV Rank means relatively richer premiums compared to each stock's own history.
Quantitative screening, not investment advice. Verify with your broker. Disclaimer
FMC Corp.'s IV Rank at 65.6% 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 +15.9pp) to confirm whether the market is overpricing risk.
FMC Corp.'s IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 252-day range. At 65.6%, 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.
FMC Corp.'s implied volatility overprices realized movement by 15.9pp — 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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IV 30d (77.5%) − HV 20d (61.5%) = +15.9pp
Why two RV values? ORATS HV uses 20-day close-to-close. Yang-Zhang uses OHLC. VRP computed with ORATS HV. Δ25.5pp.
HV 20d (61.5%) ÷ IV 30d (77.5%). Below 1.0 = options overpriced.
| Window | Value | vs 60d ⓘ |
|---|---|---|
| RV 10d (YZ) | 62.6% | +0.3% |
| RV 20d (YZ) | 87.0% | +39.3% |
| HV 20d (ORATS) VRP | 61.5% | -1.5% |
| RV 60d (YZ) | 62.5% | baseline |
| 39% |
| 0.86 |
| +3.7pp |
| weak |
| AMCR | 65% | 0.88 | +4.5pp | weak |
| IP | 62.8% | 0.88 | +6.3pp | strong |
FMC Corp.'s IV Rank is 65.6%, meaning current implied volatility is higher than 66% of readings over the past 252 trading days. This elevated level is favorable for premium selling — IV is above its 1-year median.
FMC Corp.'s Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +15.9pp. Yes — IV significantly exceeds realized volatility, meaning options are overpriced relative to actual movement. This is the statistical edge premium sellers seek.
FMC Corp.'s IV Rank is 65.6% — meaning current IV is higher than 66% 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%.
Among Materials peers, FMC Corp. has an IV Rank of 65.6%. FMC Corp. leads the sector. The next highest peer is AMCR at 65%, suggesting FMC Corp. offers richer absolute premiums within the sector.
FMC Corp.'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 (0.79) 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.
FMC Corp.'s RV Ratio of 0.79 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.