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AES Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

AES Corporation (AES) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for AES Corporation (AES).

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  1. Key facts
  2. Company overview
  3. Options market
  4. Volatility profile
  5. GEX analysis
  6. Common strategies
  7. FAQ

AES options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 42% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

AES implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, AES's 30-day implied volatility is 2.2%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 0.0 — above 0.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.

2.2%30-day IV
0.01-year IV rank

AES live chain, Greeks and GEX

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AES options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
18% - 42%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
GoodLiquidity
18% - 42%IV Range
$12B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About AES Corporation (AES)

AES Corporation is a global energy company operating a diversified portfolio of power generation and utility businesses across 14 countries.

Company profile

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Independent Power Producers
Market cap
$12B+
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

Next earnings
See earnings calendar
Earnings frequency
Quarterly
Dividend schedule
See company page
Fiscal year end
December

AES Corporation operates in the Utilities sector.

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AES options market overview

AES options provide good liquidity for options traders.

Average daily volume
N/A
Total open interest
N/A
Put/call ratio
N/A
Typical ATM spread
N/A
Weekly options
Available
LEAPS available
Yes

Liquidity assessment: Good

AES options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

AES implied volatility and IV rank

AES implied volatility is typically low due to the regulated nature of utility operations.

18% - 24%Low IV, below average
24% - 36%Typical, normal conditions
36% - 42%Elevated, above average

Earnings impact

IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement.

The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short AES options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

AES IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.

Term structure

Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.

The smile, the term structure and the cone for AES, on today's chain.

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AES gamma exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure analysis for AES reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.

  • Typical GEX profile. AES tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
  • Key levels.
  • Dealer hedging.

Where the gamma sits on AES right now, strike by strike.

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Common AES options strategies

These are strategies commonly used by traders on AES options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.

Key considerations for AES options

  • AES options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations for tighter spreads
  • Monitor earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
  • Consider the stock's beta when sizing positions

AES key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

AES options data by API, or in Claude

Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns AES's IV rank and percentile, the gamma exposure API its dealer positioning by strike, and the chain API every strike with Greeks. Connected to the ApexVol MCP server, Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT can ask for them in plain English.

GET /api/mcp/data/iv-rank/AESBearer token, JSON back
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
     "https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/AES"
In Claudethrough the MCP server
You

What is AES's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?

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Written by
ApexVol Research Team
Quantitative options research. All calculations use live institutional-grade data — the same source professional volatility desks use.
Reviewed by
Ryan Silk, ApexVol Founder
Reviewed for technical accuracy. 10+ years trading options; built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model and IV-rank methodology.

Revised as market conditions and institutional data change. Last revised 2026-10-26. How we research →

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Questions

Frequently asked
about AES options.

What is AES's typical implied volatility?

AES implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 42%.

Does AES have weekly options?

AES offers weekly options.

What is AES's options trading profile?

AES (AES Corporation) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 18% - 42% range. The position sits in the Utilities category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does AES implied volatility behave around earnings?

IV typically expands before earnings and contracts after the announcement. Next scheduled earnings: See earnings calendar. Traders often size short premium positions for the post-earnings IV crush, while long premium buyers should be aware that the IV decline can outweigh small directional moves.

What options strategies work well on AES?

Popular strategies on AES options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 18% - 42% typical range, days to next earnings, and the trader's directional outlook. Higher IV regimes favour premium-selling strategies; lower IV regimes favour directional debit spreads or long premium plays.

What is AES's gamma exposure (GEX)?

Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence AES's intraday price action. AES tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live AES GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.

What is AES's IV rank?

AES's IV rank shows where AES's current implied volatility sits within its trailing 1-year range, scored 0–100. A reading near 100 means IV is near its yearly high — options are relatively expensive, which favors premium-selling strategies like credit spreads and iron condors. A reading near 0 means IV is near its yearly low, favoring premium-buying. AES implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 42%. Check AES's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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