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Elevated IVR support selling premium; flat Term Structure.
Western Digital (WDC) operates in the Information Technology sector and has actively traded listed options. WDC scores 71/100 for premium selling conditions. See Premium Selling for trade setup.
WDC Edge Score: 71/100 — one of today's strongest setups for premium selling.
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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.
Western Digital is trading in a normal volatility regime with an RV ratio of 0.98. The 20-day Yang-Zhang realized vol of 99.3% is roughly in line with the 60-day average of 79.9%, meaning the stock's recent price action matches historical expectations. For a information technology stock like WDC, this is a neutral signal — premium sellers can participate but should be selective with sizing and strike selection.
Looking at the past 18 trading days, WDC's RV ratio has been trending lower. The ratio ranged from 1.18 to 1.08, with the current reading of 0.98 near the lower end. 0 of 18 days showed seller-favorable conditions. A gradual decline is often more sustainable than a sharp drop, suggesting WDC may remain in this lower-vol regime for a while.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect WDC to move approximately ±$19.04 (6.3%) per day and ±$42.57 (14.0%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $304.31, 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 WDC point toward range-bound strategies like iron condor (conservative). Normal volatility regime (ratio 0.98). Range-bound strategies with conservative sizing. Iron Condor (Conservative) benefits from time decay while defining maximum risk on both sides — a structure that suits WDC's current volatility profile where directional edge is limited but overall conditions are acceptable for premium collection.
VolRadar tracks WDC 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 WDC
Western Digital currently shows strong premium selling conditions with an RV Ratio of 0.98. Realized volatility is below implied volatility, suggesting options may be overpriced relative to actual movement. Explore the Premium Selling page for detailed strategy recommendations and the Strategy Builder to model specific trades.
Western Digital's IV Rank is 85%, 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.
Western Digital's 5-day expected move is ±14.0% (±$42.57 from $304.31). A wide expected range reflects elevated realized volatility. See the Expected Move page for strike placement guidance and probability analysis.
Western Digital currently shows a strong premium selling signal with an RV Ratio of 0.98. Realized volatility is below implied volatility, suggesting options may be overpriced relative to actual price movement.
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Why two RV values? Yang-Zhang RV (99.3%, OHLC-based) captures intraday volatility, while ORATS RV (81.4%, close-to-close) uses only closing prices. For WDC, YZ is higher — suggesting significant intraday movement not captured in closing prices. VRP is computed using ORATS RV to match the IV source. Gap: 17.9pp. Full IV Analysis →
Strong — Favorable for premium selling
EM = Price × RV₂₀d × √(t/252). Uses Yang-Zhang 20d realized volatility (not implied). ±1σ (68% confidence).
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Western Digital'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: 0.98.
Western Digital's snapshot: IV Rank 85% (elevated premiums), VRP +2.0pp (slight edge), RV Ratio 0.98 (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 Western Digital: 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 Western Digital, current conditions favor premium sellers, but all options trades carry significant risk — 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 85% means Western Digital'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, Western Digital has a 1-day expected move of ±$19.04 (±6.3%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$42.57 (±14.0%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $262 and $347 over the next week with approximately 68% probability.