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McDonald's (MCD) operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector and has actively traded listed options. IV Rank 36% is near the Consumer Discretionary sector median of 36%. See Walls for support and resistance levels.
MCD Edge Score: 57/100 — data coverage is strong, but current trading conditions are unfavorable.
No strategies meet entry criteria. Consider waiting for better conditions.
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Why two RV values? Yang-Zhang RV (22.5%, OHLC-based) captures intraday volatility, while ORATS RV (21.7%, close-to-close) uses only closing prices. For MCD, YZ is higher — suggesting significant intraday movement not captured in closing prices. VRP is computed using ORATS RV to match the IV source. Gap: 0.8pp. 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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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.
McDonald's is trading in a normal volatility regime with an RV ratio of 1.03. The 20-day Yang-Zhang realized vol of 22.5% is roughly in line with the 60-day average of 17.9%, meaning the stock's recent price action matches historical expectations. For a consumer discretionary stock like MCD, this is a neutral signal — premium sellers can participate but should be selective with sizing and strike selection.
Looking at the past 20 trading days, MCD's RV ratio has been trending lower. The ratio ranged from 1.57 to 1.39, with the current reading of 1.03 near the lower end. 0 of 20 days showed seller-favorable conditions. A gradual decline is often more sustainable than a sharp drop, suggesting MCD may remain in this lower-vol regime for a while.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect MCD to move approximately ±$4.35 (1.4%) per day and ±$9.73 (3.2%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $306.97, 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.
VolRadar's top-ranked strategy for MCD is no premium selling edge. Negative VRP (-0.6%). Options are priced below realized volatility — no edge for sellers. This assessment is based on current VRP, IV Rank, realized volatility regime, and earnings proximity. Conditions update daily after market close.
Consumer discretionary names are tied to spending cycles and can show seasonal volatility patterns. MCD specifically a Consumer Discretionary sector component tracked by VolRadar. Understanding sector-level volatility dynamics helps premium sellers diversify their positions across different correlation regimes.
VolRadar tracks MCD 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 MCD
McDonald's currently shows a weak premium selling signal because negative VRP. Consider waiting for conditions to improve. The VRP Analysis page tracks historical premium edge trends that may signal when conditions are turning.
McDonald's's IV Rank is 36%, 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.
VolRadar tracks McDonald's 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.
McDonald's currently shows a weak premium selling signal because negative VRP (-0.6pp). Consider waiting for conditions to improve.
McDonald's'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: 1.03.
McDonald's's snapshot: IV Rank 36% (average premiums), VRP -0.6pp (no edge), RV Ratio 1.03 (normal 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 McDonald's: 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).
Key risks for McDonald's right now: negative VRP (-0.6pp) means options are underpricing actual movement, removing the statistical edge sellers rely on. These risks are worse when combined — for example, selling into earnings with negative VRP removes both your statistical edge and your safety margin. Use VolRadar's sub-pages to contextualize: VRP Analysis for edge confirmation, IV Analysis for premium adequacy, and Expected Move for strike distance guidance.
Based on Yang-Zhang realized volatility, McDonald's has a 1-day expected move of ±$4.35 (±1.4%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$9.73 (±3.2%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $297 and $317 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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