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Wells Fargo (WFC) is a Financials stock with actively traded listed options. IV Rank 39% is 13pp above the Financials sector median of 26%. See Walls for support and resistance levels.
WFC Edge Score: 66/100 — data coverage is strong, but current trading conditions are unfavorable.
Multiple signals are unfavorable. The best trade today might be no trade.
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Why two RV values? Yang-Zhang RV (37.2%, OHLC-based) captures intraday volatility, while ORATS RV (33.3%, close-to-close) uses only closing prices. For WFC, YZ is higher — suggesting significant intraday movement not captured in closing prices. VRP is computed using ORATS RV to match the IV source. Gap: 3.9pp. Full IV Analysis →
Earnings impact: Raw VRP (+4.9pp) includes an IV premium from upcoming earnings (15d). Excluding this premium, VRP is +0.2pp. The 5pp gap is earnings-driven — not a structural edge.
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.
Wells Fargo shows moderately favorable conditions for premium selling. Yang-Zhang realized volatility reads 37.2% over 20 days versus a 28.1% 60-day baseline. The RV Ratio (HV 20d / IV 30d) is 0.87, indicating calming conditions relative to implied expectations. A financials sector component tracked by volradar. For premium sellers tracking WFC, this ratio suggests options are likely priced for more movement than the stock is currently delivering.
Over the past 20 trading days, WFC's volatility has been dropping sharply. The RV ratio moved from a high of 1.65 down to the current 0.87 — a significant compression that often precedes favorable premium selling windows. During this period, 0 out of 20 days (0%) showed conditions favorable for sellers (ratio below 1.0). This kind of rapid vol compression in a financials name like WFC typically means options haven't fully repriced lower yet — creating a temporary edge.
Based on current realized volatility, traders can expect WFC to move approximately ±$1.89 (2.3%) per day and ±$4.22 (5.2%) over five trading days. At a stock price of $80.50, 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 WFC point toward range-bound strategies like iron condor. Moderately calm conditions (ratio 0.87). Range-bound behavior favors iron condors. Iron Condor benefits from time decay while defining maximum risk on both sides — a structure that suits WFC's current volatility profile where directional edge is limited but overall conditions are acceptable for premium collection.
WFC has earnings in roughly 15 trading days. While not immediate, this proximity means implied volatility may begin expanding as the market prices in event risk. Premium sellers should factor this into DTE selection — positions expiring before earnings avoid the binary risk entirely, while positions spanning the event carry significantly higher uncertainty.
Financial stocks are sensitive to interest rate expectations and macro data, creating volatility clusters around Fed meetings. WFC specifically a Financials sector component tracked by VolRadar. Understanding sector-level volatility dynamics helps premium sellers diversify their positions across different correlation regimes.
VolRadar tracks WFC 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 WFC
Wells Fargo 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.
Wells Fargo's IV Rank is 39%, 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.
Wells Fargo's 5-day expected move is ±5.2% (±$4.22 from $80.50). A wide expected range reflects elevated realized volatility. See the Expected Move page for strike placement guidance and probability analysis.
Wells Fargo currently shows a weak premium selling signal because multiple factors are unfavorable. Consider waiting for conditions to improve.
Wells Fargo'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: 0.87.
Wells Fargo's snapshot: IV Rank 39% (average premiums), VRP +4.9pp (options overpriced), RV Ratio 0.87 (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 Wells Fargo: 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 Wells Fargo right now: earnings in 15 days — the largest source of overnight gap risk that can blow through short strikes. 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, Wells Fargo has a 1-day expected move of ±$1.89 (±2.3%) and a 5-day expected move of ±$4.22 (±5.2%). This means the stock is expected to trade between $76 and $85 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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