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Lockheed Martin — Implied volatility rank, VRP edge, and volatility regime
Lockheed Martin (LMT) is a Industrials stock with actively traded listed options. Its IV Rank sits at 66.2%, placing premiums in the rich half of the 52-week range. IV Rank 66% is 34pp above the Industrials sector median of 32%. 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
Lockheed Martin's IV Rank at 66.2% 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 +4.1pp) to confirm whether the market is overpricing risk.
Lockheed Martin's IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 252-day range. At 66.2%, 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.
Lockheed Martin's IV Rank of 66.2% exceeds its Industrials peers, suggesting stock-specific factors are driving elevated premiums. When one stock's IV Rank significantly leads the sector, it often reflects company-specific catalysts — upcoming earnings, regulatory decisions, or concentrated institutional positioning. Sector peers for comparison: GNRC (59%), ALLE (33%), UPS (32%). This sector-relative premium makes Lockheed Martin a candidate for premium selling even if the sector's overall IV environment is moderate.
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.
Lockheed Martin's IV Rank is 66.2%, 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.
Lockheed Martin's Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +4.1pp. Slightly — IV is marginally above realized volatility, providing a small edge for sellers.
Lockheed Martin's IV Rank is 66.2% — 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 Industrials peers, Lockheed Martin has an IV Rank of 66.2%. Lockheed Martin leads the sector. The next highest peer is GNRC at 59%, suggesting Lockheed Martin offers richer absolute premiums within the sector.
Lockheed Martin'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 (0.89) 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 (36.1%) − HV 20d (32.0%) = +4.1pp
Why two RV values? ORATS HV uses 20-day close-to-close. Yang-Zhang uses OHLC. VRP computed with ORATS HV. Δ4.8pp.
HV 20d (32.0%) ÷ IV 30d (36.1%). Below 1.0 = options overpriced.
| Window | Value | vs 60d ⓘ |
|---|---|---|
| RV 10d (YZ) | 29.5% | -13.1% |
| RV 20d (YZ) | 36.8% | +8.5% |
| HV 20d (ORATS) VRP | 32.0% | -5.6% |
| RV 60d (YZ) | 33.9% | baseline |