IV Intelligence
IV smile, term structure, 3D surface, forward vols, VRP, HV comparison, relative value and pricing regime — a complete vol picture in a single view. Compare any ticker vs SPY or its sector ETF.
What is IV Intelligence?
IV Intelligence IV Intelligence is a unified implied volatility analysis dashboard that combines 9 analytical views — from basic IV rank to ML-predicted forward volatility — into one tool.
Compare any ticker's vol profile against SPY or its sector ETF to identify relative value opportunities and pricing regime shifts.
Why This Matters for Your Trading
How professional options traders use IV Intelligence to find edge.
Know If Vol Is Cheap or Expensive in 5 Seconds
IV rank and percentile versus the 1-year range tell you immediately whether current premiums are elevated or depressed — the single most important input for deciding to buy or sell vol.
Find Relative Value Across Tickers
The Relative Value tab compares your ticker's IV against SPY and its sector ETF. If AAPL IV is at the 90th percentile while XLK is at the 30th, AAPL options are relatively expensive.
Forecast Where Vol Is Heading
ML-predicted forward vol projections show where the model expects IV to be in 1, 2 and 3 months. Trade with the forecast or against it — either way, you see the base case.
Separate Earnings Vol from Core Vol
The pricing regime tab isolates the earnings premium from the underlying vol level. Know how much of today's IV is earnings-driven vs structural demand.
See It in Action
IV snapshot with rank, percentile, VRP and pricing regime at a glance
IV smile curve across strikes with skew metrics and ATM marker
Cross-asset comparison: overlay your ticker's vol against SPY or sector ETF
Key Features
9 Analysis Tabs
Snapshot, History, Smile, HV Comparison, Term Structure, Surface, Forward Vols, Relative Value, Pricing Regime
Cross-Asset Comparison
Overlay vs SPY or sector ETF for relative value signals
3D Volatility Surface
Interactive surface across strikes and expirations
Forward Vol Projections
ML-predicted future IV with mean reversion signals
How It Works
Check the Snapshot
IV rank, VRP and pricing regime give an instant read on vol levels
Explore the Smile
See how IV varies by strike — put skew, call skew, curvature
Compare Across Assets
Switch to the Relative Value tab to see if vol is rich vs peers
Check the Forecast
Forward vols show where the model expects IV to settle
Use Cases
Wait for IV rank above 50 and VRP positive before selling strangles — the vol surface confirms premiums are elevated relative to realised.
Use relative value to find one ticker cheap vs another, then sell vol on the rich name and buy on the cheap one.
Separate earnings vol from core vol to decide if the straddle is fairly priced for the expected move.
The pricing regime tab classifies current vol as Normal, Elevated or Depressed — adjust your strategy mix accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IV Rank?
IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 1-year range. An IV Rank of 80 means current IV is higher than 80% of readings over the past year.
Can I compare vol across tickers?
Yes. The Relative Value tab overlays your ticker's IV against SPY or its sector ETF, showing z-scores and percentile differences to identify relative richness or cheapness.
What are forward vols?
Forward vols are ML-predicted estimates of where implied volatility is expected to be in 1, 2 and 3 months, based on term structure, historical patterns and mean reversion signals.
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