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Current MPWR options analysis: Weak Signal for Selling premium on MPWR. This MPWR options page updates daily with IV rank, VRP, expected move, and strategy picks.
No strategies meet current entry criteria.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) operates in the Information Technology sector and has actively traded listed options. MPWR scores 68/100 for premium selling conditions. MPWR put/call walls.
MPWR Edge Score: 68/100 — data coverage is strong, but current trading conditions are unfavorable.
No strategies meet entry criteria. Consider waiting for better conditions.
MPWR See full analysis →MPWR conditions are unfavorable — but other tickers may have edge today
MPWR’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 MPWR.
Weak — Unfavorable for premium selling
EM = Price × RV₂₀d × √(t/252). Uses Yang-Zhang 20d realized volatility (not implied). ±1σ (68% confidence).
Conditions are weak — explore alternatives or wait for a better setup.
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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.
Monolithic Power Systems is trading in a normal volatility regime with an RV ratio of 0.99. The 20-day Yang-Zhang realized vol of 66.4% is roughly in line with the 60-day average of 50.2%, meaning the stock's recent price action matches historical expectations. For a information technology stock like MPWR, this is a neutral signal — premium sellers can participate but should be selective with sizing and strike selection.
Over the past 20 trading days, MPWR's volatility has been dropping sharply. The RV ratio moved from a high of 1.33 down to the current 0.99 — a significant compression that often precedes favorable premium selling windows. During this period, 17 out of 20 days (85%) showed conditions favorable for sellers (ratio below 1.0). This kind of rapid vol compression in a information technology name like MPWR typically means options haven't fully repriced lower yet — creating a temporary edge.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect MPWR to move approximately ±$65.92 (4.2%) per day and ±$147.39 (9.3%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $1577.00, 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 MPWR point toward range-bound strategies like iron condor (conservative). Normal volatility regime (ratio 0.99). Range-bound strategies with conservative sizing. Iron Condor (Conservative) benefits from time decay while defining maximum risk on both sides — a structure that suits MPWR's current volatility profile where directional edge is limited but overall conditions are acceptable for premium collection.
VolRadar tracks MPWR 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.
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Monolithic Power Systems 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.
Monolithic Power Systems's IV Rank is 82%, meaning current IV exceeds most of its 12-month range. Elevated IV creates richer premiums for sellers and may indicate upcoming events or heightened uncertainty. Explore the IV Analysis page for peer comparisons and historical context.
Monolithic Power Systems's 5-day expected move is ±9.3% (±$147.39 from $1577.00). A wide expected range reflects elevated realized volatility. See the Expected Move page for strike placement guidance and probability analysis.
Monolithic Power Systems currently shows a weak premium selling signal because multiple factors are unfavorable. Consider waiting for conditions to improve.
Monolithic Power Systems'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: 0.99.
Monolithic Power Systems's snapshot: IV Rank 82% (elevated premiums), VRP +0.7pp (slight edge), RV Ratio 0.99 (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 Monolithic Power Systems: 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 Monolithic Power Systems, 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.
An IV Rank of 82% means Monolithic Power Systems's current implied volatility is higher than most readings over the past year. Elevated IV can indicate the market expects larger moves ahead, creating higher premiums for sellers but also higher risk if the move materializes.
Based on Yang-Zhang realized volatility, Monolithic Power Systems has a 1-day expected move of ±$65.92 (±4.2%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$147.39 (±9.3%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $1430 and $1724 over the next week with approximately 68% probability.
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Spread +1.0pp — IV is pricing above realized movement. This is the spread theta sellers collect as IV mean-reverts toward RV.