CART Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) (CART) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
CART options trade with implied volatility typically in the 30% - 65% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with moderate liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar.
An IV rank near 40.8 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 40.8th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying. For today's live CART IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
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CART Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) (CART)
Instacart operates the leading online grocery delivery platform in North America. The company partners with retailers to offer same-day delivery and pickup services.
Company Profile
Key Dates
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) operates in the Technology sector.
2 CART Options Market Overview
CART options provide moderate liquidity for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Moderate
CART options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
3 CART Implied Volatility & IV Rank
CART implied volatility reflects growth expectations and competitive dynamics in the technology sector. IV expands around earnings and product announcements.
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 CART options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
CART IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
CART Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for CART reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: CART tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common CART Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on CART options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for CART shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on CART.
Range-bound strategy for CART between events.
Key Considerations for CART Options
- CART 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: CART Options
What is CART's typical implied volatility?
CART implied volatility typically ranges from 30% - 65%.
Does CART have weekly options?
CART may have limited weekly options.
What is CART's options trading profile?
CART (Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)) options trade with moderate liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 30% - 65% range. The position sits in the Technology category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does CART 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 CART?
Popular strategies on CART options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 30% - 65% 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 CART's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence CART's intraday price action. CART 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 CART GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is CART's IV rank?
CART's IV rank shows where CART'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. CART implied volatility typically ranges from 30% - 65%. Check CART's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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