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Current FTV options analysis: Weak Signal for Selling premium on FTV. This FTV options page updates daily with IV rank, VRP, expected move, and strategy picks.
No strategies meet current entry criteria.
Fortive Corp. (FTV) is a Industrials stock with actively traded listed options. IV Rank 30% is 59pp below the Industrials sector median of 89%. FTV put/call walls.
FTV Edge Score: 68/100 — data coverage is strong, but current trading conditions are unfavorable.
Multiple signals are unfavorable. The best trade today might be no trade.
FTV See full analysis →FTV conditions are unfavorable — but other tickers may have edge today
FTV’s setup is weak today. The Scanner surfaces S&P 500 tickers with positive VRP, high IV Rank, or active earnings crush — check those before forcing a trade on FTV.
Weak — Unfavorable for premium selling
EM = Price × RV₂₀d × √(t/252). Uses Yang-Zhang 20d realized volatility (not implied). ±1σ (68% confidence).
Multiple signals are unfavorable. The best trade today might be no trade.
Conditions are weak — explore alternatives or wait for a better setup.
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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.
Fortive Corp. shows moderately favorable conditions for premium selling. Yang-Zhang realized volatility reads 41.1% over 20 days versus a 29.3% 60-day baseline. The RV Ratio (HV 20d / IV 30d) is 0.82, indicating calming conditions relative to implied expectations. An Industrials sector component tracked by VolRadar. For premium sellers tracking FTV, this ratio suggests options are likely priced for more movement than the stock is currently delivering.
Over the past 20 trading days, FTV's volatility has been dropping sharply. The RV ratio moved from a high of 1.45 down to the current 0.82 — a significant compression that often precedes favorable premium selling windows. During this period, 0 out of 20 days (0%) showed conditions favorable for sellers (ratio below 1.0). This kind of rapid vol compression in a industrials name like FTV typically means options haven't fully repriced lower yet — creating a temporary edge.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect FTV to move approximately ±$1.55 (2.6%) per day and ±$3.46 (5.8%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $59.86, 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 FTV point toward range-bound strategies like iron condor. Moderately calm conditions (ratio 0.82). Range-bound behavior favors iron condors. Iron Condor benefits from time decay while defining maximum risk on both sides — a structure that suits FTV's current volatility profile where directional edge is limited but overall conditions are acceptable for premium collection.
Industrial stocks reflect economic cycle expectations, with volatility rising during recession fears. FTV is specifically an Industrials sector component tracked by VolRadar. Understanding sector-level volatility dynamics helps premium sellers diversify their positions across different correlation regimes.
VolRadar tracks FTV 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). See the disclaimer for the full risk and regulatory notice.
More about FTV
Fortive 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.
Fortive Corp.'s IV Rank is 30%, indicating relatively cheap options. While premiums are thinner, low IV can present opportunities for option buyers or for sellers who focus on probability rather than absolute premium. See the IV Analysis page for detailed breakdown.
Fortive Corp.'s 5-day expected move is ±5.8% (±$3.46 from $59.86). A wide expected range reflects elevated realized volatility. See the Expected Move page for strike placement guidance and probability analysis.
Fortive Corp. currently shows a weak premium selling signal because multiple factors are unfavorable. Consider waiting for conditions to improve.
Fortive 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: 0.82.
Fortive Corp.'s snapshot: IV Rank 30% (low premiums), VRP +5.1pp (options overpriced), RV Ratio 0.82 (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 Fortive 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 Fortive 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.
Fortive Corp.'s Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +5.1pp, 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, Fortive Corp. has a 1-day expected move of ±$1.55 (±2.6%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$3.46 (±5.8%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $56 and $63 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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Spread +6.0pp — IV is pricing above realized movement. This is the spread theta strategies capture as IV mean-reverts toward RV.