BDX Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
BDX options trade with implied volatility typically in the 14% - 32% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
An IV rank near 33.7 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 33.7th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying. For today's live BDX IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
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Comprehensive options market data for Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX).
BDX Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)
Becton Dickinson is a global medical technology company providing injection systems, diagnostic instruments, and surgical devices to healthcare institutions.
Company Profile
Key Dates
Becton Dickinson and Company operates in the Healthcare sector.
2 BDX Options Market Overview
BDX options provide good liquidity for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Good
BDX options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
3 BDX Implied Volatility & IV Rank
BDX implied volatility reflects healthcare outcomes, clinical trials, and regulatory decisions.
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 BDX options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
BDX IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
BDX Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for BDX reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: BDX tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common BDX Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on BDX options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for BDX shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on BDX.
Range-bound strategy for BDX between events.
Key Considerations for BDX Options
- BDX 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
Frequently Asked Questions: BDX Options
What is BDX's typical implied volatility?
BDX implied volatility typically ranges from 14% - 32%.
Does BDX have weekly options?
BDX offers weekly options.
What is BDX's options trading profile?
BDX (Becton Dickinson and Company) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 14% - 32% range. The position sits in the Healthcare category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does BDX 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 BDX?
Popular strategies on BDX options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 14% - 32% 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 BDX's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence BDX's intraday price action. BDX 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 BDX GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is BDX's IV rank?
BDX's IV rank shows where BDX'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. BDX implied volatility typically ranges from 14% - 32%. Check BDX's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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