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AMC Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.
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AMC options trade with implied volatility typically in the 70% - 400% range, averaging 400K+ contracts in daily volume with excellent liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
AMC implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, AMC's 30-day implied volatility is 81.7%, 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.
AMC live chain, Greeks and GEX
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AMC options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 400K+ contracts
- IV range
- 70% - 400%
- Bid-ask spread
- $0.01 - $0.03 ATM
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 5M+ contracts
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC)
AMC Entertainment is the world's largest movie theater chain. The company became a major meme stock in 2021 alongside GameStop, with retail investors rallying to save the company from bankruptcy. The 'Ape' movement remains active, though the company has diluted shares significantly to raise capital.
Company profile
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Market cap
- $1B+ (highly variable)
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- None
- Fiscal year end
- December
AMC survived potential bankruptcy through meme stock rallies and capital raises. The company continues to face challenges from streaming and changing moviegoing habits.
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AMC options market overview
AMC options are extremely active with massive retail participation. The stock is heavily traded by meme stock communities with gamma squeeze potential.
- Average daily volume
- 400K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 5M+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.40 - 0.80 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- $0.01 - $0.03 ATM
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Excellent
AMC options are among the most liquid by volume. Low stock price makes them extremely accessible to retail.
AMC implied volatility and IV rank
AMC implied volatility is extremely elevated due to meme stock dynamics and fundamental uncertainty. IV can spike 200%+ during squeeze attempts.
Earnings impact
IV rises before earnings but social media events often cause larger IV spikes than earnings.
The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: AMC earnings expected move.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short AMC options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
IV is persistently elevated above HV due to squeeze risk premium.
Term structure
Often inverted or humped as short-term squeeze risk commands premium.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for AMC, on today's chain.
Open AMC in IV IntelligenceAMC gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for AMC is critical - gamma squeezes have driven massive price spikes historically.
- Typical GEX profile. AMC gamma can swing dramatically. Call buying can create self-reinforcing gamma effects.
- Key levels. Low strike prices mean many retail traders can buy calls. Round strikes attract heavy positioning.
- Dealer hedging. Dealer hedging dynamics are extreme. Heavy call buying can trigger squeezes.
Where the gamma sits on AMC right now, strike by strike.
See live AMC GEXCommon AMC options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on AMC options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for AMC options
- AMC is a meme stock - price often detached from fundamentals
- Retail 'Ape' community remains active and can move the stock
- Company has massively diluted shares to raise capital
- Movie theater business faces structural challenges from streaming
- Short interest and gamma squeeze potential are closely watched
- Options premiums are extreme but often justified by realized volatility
AMC key events
Earnings months. February, May, August, November
- Box Office Results (Major Film Releases)
- Social Media/Reddit Activity
- Short Interest Reports
- Share Dilution Announcements
AMC options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns AMC'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.
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"https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/AMC"What is AMC's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on AMC in the console, more prompts for AMC, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about AMC options.
How liquid are AMC options?
AMC options are extremely liquid with average daily volume exceeding 400,000 contracts. The low stock price and retail interest create massive liquidity.
What is AMC's typical implied volatility?
AMC implied volatility typically ranges from 70% to 400%. Normal conditions see IV between 100-180%, but squeeze events can push IV above 300%.
What is the Ape movement?
The Ape movement refers to retail investors who bought AMC during the meme stock rally to save the company from bankruptcy. They remain active on social media and continue to trade AMC options.
Can AMC squeeze again?
AMC squeeze potential depends on short interest, options gamma, and retail coordination. While past squeezes were dramatic, massive share dilution has reduced squeeze potential compared to 2021.
Why are AMC options so cheap in dollars?
AMC's low stock price means options have low dollar premiums. However, implied volatility is extremely high, so options are expensive on a percentage basis.
What is the best time to trade AMC options?
The most liquid trading hours for AMC options are typically during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET), with highest volume around market open and close.
How do I calculate AMC option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for AMC options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to AMC options at expiration?
In-the-money AMC options are typically auto-exercised at expiration. Out-of-the-money options expire worthless. Consider closing positions before expiration to avoid assignment risk.
What is AMC's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence AMC's intraday price action. AMC gamma can swing dramatically. Call buying can create self-reinforcing gamma effects. Dealer hedging dynamics are extreme. Heavy call buying can trigger squeezes. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live AMC GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is AMC's IV rank?
AMC's IV rank shows where AMC'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. AMC implied volatility typically ranges from 70% - 400%. Check AMC's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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