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DG Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Dollar General Corporation (DG) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Dollar General Corporation (DG).
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DG options trade with implied volatility typically in the 20% - 45% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
DG implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, DG's 30-day implied volatility is 37.1%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 70.0 — above 70.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.
DG live chain, Greeks and GEX
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DG options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 20% - 45%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Dollar General operates over 19,000 discount retail stores in the U.S., offering everyday consumable products at value prices to rural and suburban communities.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- Market cap
- $18B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- January
Dollar General Corporation operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
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DG options market overview
DG 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
DG options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
DG implied volatility and IV rank
DG implied volatility reflects consumer spending trends and competitive dynamics.
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 DG options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
DG 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 DG, on today's chain.
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Gamma Exposure analysis for DG reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. DG tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on DG right now, strike by strike.
See live DG GEXCommon DG options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on DG options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for DG options
- DG 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
DG key events
Earnings months. February, May, August, November
DG options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns DG'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.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
"https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/DG"What is DG's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on DG in the console, more prompts for DG, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about DG options.
What is DG's typical implied volatility?
DG implied volatility typically ranges from 20% - 45%.
Does DG have weekly options?
DG offers weekly options.
What is DG's options trading profile?
DG (Dollar General 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 20% - 45% range. The position sits in the Consumer Discretionary category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does DG 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 DG?
Popular strategies on DG options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 20% - 45% 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 DG's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence DG's intraday price action. DG 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 DG GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is DG's IV rank?
DG's IV rank shows where DG'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. DG implied volatility typically ranges from 20% - 45%. Check DG's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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