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BABA Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA).
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BABA options trade with implied volatility typically in the 30% - 90% range, averaging 300K+ contracts in daily volume with excellent liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
BABA implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, BABA's 30-day implied volatility is 42.5%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 48.0 — above 48.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
BABA live chain, Greeks and GEX
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BABA options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 300K+ contracts
- IV range
- 30% - 90%
- Bid-ask spread
- $0.02 - $0.05 ATM
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 4M+ contracts
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
Alibaba Group is China's largest e-commerce company, operating platforms including Taobao, Tmall, and AliExpress. The company also has significant cloud computing (Alibaba Cloud), fintech (Ant Group stake), and entertainment operations. BABA trades in the U.S. as an ADR.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- E-Commerce
- Market cap
- $200B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- Annual (variable)
- Fiscal year end
- March
Alibaba dominates China e-commerce but faces regulatory challenges, competition from JD.com and PDD, and geopolitical risks as a Chinese company listed in the U.S.
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BABA options market overview
BABA options are highly liquid with strong institutional and retail interest. Volume spikes around earnings, regulatory news, and China macro events.
- Average daily volume
- 300K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 4M+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.60 - 0.95 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- $0.02 - $0.05 ATM
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Excellent
BABA options are very liquid. Primary vehicle for China tech exposure.
BABA implied volatility and IV rank
BABA implied volatility is elevated due to regulatory risk, U.S.-China tensions, and China macro uncertainty. IV spikes on government actions and geopolitical events.
Earnings impact
IV builds before earnings. China consumer spending and cloud growth are key focus areas.
The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: BABA earnings expected move.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short BABA options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
IV includes substantial risk premium for regulatory and geopolitical risks.
Term structure
Often flat or inverted due to persistent near-term risks.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for BABA, on today's chain.
Open BABA in IV IntelligenceBABA gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for BABA shows mixed positioning reflecting China uncertainty.
- Typical GEX profile. BABA gamma can swing dramatically with sentiment shifts on China news.
- Key levels. Round dollar strikes attract heavy positioning. Psychological levels are important.
- Dealer hedging. Dealer hedging is active given event-driven volatility.
Where the gamma sits on BABA right now, strike by strike.
See live BABA GEXCommon BABA options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on BABA options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for BABA options
- BABA faces ongoing Chinese regulatory scrutiny that limits growth
- U.S.-China tensions create ADR delisting risk (reduced but not eliminated)
- Alibaba Cloud is a growth driver but trails AWS and Azure globally
- Competition from JD.com and PDD Holdings has intensified
- Chinese consumer sentiment and economy directly impact results
- Stock has underperformed U.S. tech significantly since 2020 regulatory crackdown
BABA key events
Earnings months. February, May, August, November
- Singles Day (11/11) Results
- Chinese Government Policy Announcements
- U.S.-China Relations News
- Ant Group Updates
BABA options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns BABA'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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Questions
Frequently asked
about BABA options.
How liquid are BABA options?
BABA options are very liquid with average daily volume exceeding 300,000 contracts. They are the primary vehicle for China tech options exposure.
What is BABA's typical implied volatility?
BABA implied volatility typically ranges from 30% to 90%. Normal conditions see IV between 40-55%, elevated due to China regulatory and geopolitical risks.
Is BABA at risk of delisting?
Delisting risk has decreased after audit access agreements, but hasn't been eliminated. U.S.-China relations remain a factor. BABA also trades in Hong Kong as a backup listing.
Why has BABA underperformed?
BABA has underperformed due to Chinese regulatory crackdowns starting in 2020, U.S.-China tensions, slowing China consumer spending, and increased competition from JD.com and PDD.
When does BABA report earnings?
BABA reports quarterly in February, May, August, and November (fiscal year ends in March).
What is the best time to trade BABA options?
The most liquid trading hours for BABA 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 BABA option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for BABA options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to BABA options at expiration?
In-the-money BABA 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 BABA's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence BABA's intraday price action. BABA gamma can swing dramatically with sentiment shifts on China news. Dealer hedging is active given event-driven volatility. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live BABA GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is BABA's IV rank?
BABA's IV rank shows where BABA'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. BABA implied volatility typically ranges from 30% - 90%. Check BABA's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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