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DGX Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Quest Diagnostics (DGX).

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  1. Key facts
  2. Company overview
  3. Options market
  4. Volatility profile
  5. GEX analysis
  6. Common strategies
  7. FAQ

DGX options trade with implied volatility typically in the 16% - 35% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

DGX implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, DGX's 30-day implied volatility is 24.6%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 73.0 — above 73.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.

24.6%30-day IV
73.01-year IV rank

DGX live chain, Greeks and GEX

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DGX options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
16% - 35%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
GoodLiquidity
16% - 35%IV Range
$15B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About Quest Diagnostics (DGX)

Quest Diagnostics is the leading provider of diagnostic information services, processing approximately 500 million lab tests annually.

Company profile

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Diagnostics & Research
Market cap
$15B+
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

Next earnings
See earnings calendar
Earnings frequency
Quarterly
Dividend schedule
See company page
Fiscal year end
December

Quest Diagnostics operates in the Healthcare sector.

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DGX options market overview

DGX 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

DGX options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

DGX implied volatility and IV rank

DGX implied volatility reflects healthcare outcomes, clinical trials, and regulatory decisions.

16% - 20%Low IV, below average
20% - 30%Typical, normal conditions
30% - 35%Elevated, above average

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 DGX options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

DGX 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 DGX, on today's chain.

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DGX gamma exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure analysis for DGX reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.

  • Typical GEX profile. DGX tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
  • Key levels.
  • Dealer hedging.

Where the gamma sits on DGX right now, strike by strike.

See live DGX GEX

Common DGX options strategies

These are strategies commonly used by traders on DGX options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.

Key considerations for DGX options

  • DGX 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

DGX key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

DGX options data by API, or in Claude

Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns DGX'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.

GET /api/mcp/data/iv-rank/DGXBearer token, JSON back
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
     "https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/DGX"
In Claudethrough the MCP server
You

What is DGX's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?

Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gex

Try GEX on DGX in the console, more prompts for DGX, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.

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ApexVol Research Team
Quantitative options research. All calculations use live institutional-grade data — the same source professional volatility desks use.
Reviewed by
Ryan Silk, ApexVol Founder
Reviewed for technical accuracy. 10+ years trading options; built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model and IV-rank methodology.

Revised as market conditions and institutional data change. Last revised 2026-10-26. How we research →

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Questions

Frequently asked
about DGX options.

What is DGX's typical implied volatility?

DGX implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%.

Does DGX have weekly options?

DGX offers weekly options.

What is DGX's options trading profile?

DGX (Quest Diagnostics) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 16% - 35% range. The position sits in the Healthcare category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does DGX 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 DGX?

Popular strategies on DGX options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 16% - 35% 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 DGX's gamma exposure (GEX)?

Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence DGX's intraday price action. DGX 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 DGX GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.

What is DGX's IV rank?

DGX's IV rank shows where DGX'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. DGX implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%. Check DGX's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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