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FTV premium selling setup — weak signal for selling options on this ticker.
Fortive Corp. — Premium selling conditions for FTV
Why weak: IV Rank below 30%
Fortive Corp. (FTV) is a Industrials stock with actively traded listed options. The premium-selling signal looks weak today — option prices on this ticker aren’t much richer than the stock’s actual movement. VRP of +5.1pp is above the Industrials median of +3.0pp — relatively stronger edge. The model marks the premium-selling edge as confirmed only when VRP turns meaningfully positive and IV Rank clears 30% — neither holds for FTV today. FTV strategy builder.
FTV doesn't have a meaningful pricing gap right now (3/4 conditions) — the model marks the premium-selling edge as confirmed only when VRP clears +2pp and IV Rank reaches 30%.
The FTV premium selling signal is a rule-based score that tests four conditions simultaneously: positive VRP, elevated IV Rank, manageable realized volatility, and clear of imminent earnings. When all four align, options pricing structurally favors short-premium structures — cash-secured puts, credit spreads, iron condors, strangles. FTV currently shows VRP at +5.1pp and IV Rank at 30%, the two primary drivers of the signal.
A strong signal does not guarantee a profitable trade — it indicates that the statistical backdrop tilts in favor of premium sellers. Position sizing, strike selection, and risk management remain the trader's responsibility. A medium or weak signal is a flag that one of the four conditions is missing — naming the bottleneck (earnings proximity, VRP not clearing the threshold, IV Rank too low, or RV running hot) gives the trader a concrete thing to wait on rather than guessing the regime.
For the volatility components feeding this signal, see the FTV IV Rank analysis and FTV VRP analysis. For strike-selection ranges derived from the same volatility, see the FTV expected move.
Confidence is rule-based (not ML). All factors required for Strong:
Inputs: ORATS VRP (IV30d − HV20d) · IV Rank 1Y · Earnings proximity · RV spike ratio.
Diagnostic summary of whether the current regime reads as a confirmed premium-selling edge in the model — combining VRP, IV Rank, RV Ratio, term structure, and earnings proximity. The page is informational; trade suitability is a separate question.
Green = the model marks the premium-selling edge as confirmed. Yellow = mixed conditions. Red = the model leaves the edge unconfirmed.
Multi-factor composite: IV Rank weight + VRP weight + RV Regime + Earnings proximity + Term structureIV Rank, VRP, RV Ratio, days to earnings, term structure shape
VolRadar proprietary signal combining ORATS data inputs
The signal assesses market conditions, not trade outcomes. A favorable signal does not account for position sizing, liquidity, or individual risk tolerance. Always verify with your broker.
These four sub-factors combine to determine whether FTV has a viable premium selling environment right now. ✓ = favorable · ~ = marginal (normal range) · ✗ = unfavorable
Limited edge and no qualifying setup
No liquid setup meets current execution filters. Check again during market hours or explore liquid tickers.
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Quantitative screening, not investment advice. Verify with your broker. Disclaimer
Fortive Corp. doesn't show much premium-selling edge right now. Option pricing isn't meaningfully richer than the stock's actual movement — the gap looks narrower than what premium sellers typically wait for.
Fortive Corp.'s VRP is +5.1pp — implied volatility runs well above realized movement. The pricing gap is wider than the usual range. VRP at this level is typically associated with the cleanest read for premium-selling setups.
Fortive Corp.'s RV Ratio is 0.82, meaning realized volatility is running well below implied. The gap between priced-in volatility and actual movement is wider than the usual range — historically, this is the setup where the premium-selling signal shows the cleanest read.
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Fortive Corp. doesn't show much premium-selling edge right now. Option pricing isn't meaningfully richer than the stock's actual movement, which usually means the model leaves the premium-selling edge unconfirmed.
Fortive Corp.'s RV Ratio is 0.82 — this compares realized volatility (ORATS close-to-close) to implied volatility (30-day ATM). Below 0.85 = the stock is calmer than option pricing implies — the gap between priced-in and actual movement is wider than typical.
Five data-driven factors contribute: Premium Edge (30%) — IV vs RV spread; VIX Regime (25%) — broad-market volatility band; Volatility Trend (20%) — short-term RV trajectory; Earnings Safety (15%) — distance to next earnings; and Term Structure (10%) — contango vs backwardation shape. For Fortive Corp., these combine into a 0–100 score that summarizes both stock-specific and market-wide conditions. The score is informational; it does not constitute a recommendation.
Risk flags for Fortive Corp.: No individual red or yellow flags, but current conditions don't fully line up with the setup premium sellers usually want. Key metrics (VRP, IV Rank) read below typical thresholds. The page is informational; how to interpret risk flags depends on the specific account and risk approach being applied.
Three metrics summarize chain liquidity: bid-ask spread (under 5% of mid is typically tight; over 15% is typically wide), open interest (higher = easier theoretical fills), and daily volume. For Fortive Corp., the specific strike and expiration matter — ATM and near-term monthlies are typically the most liquid. Liquidity is separate from the pricing-vs-movement signal: a clean signal on a thin chain may price differently than the model implies once real fill costs are factored.
Fortive Corp.'s RV Ratio is 0.82, meaning realized volatility (HV 20d) is running well below implied volatility (IV 30d). When the stock stays calmer than option pricing implies, the gap widens — historically this is the setup where the premium-selling signal shows the cleanest read.