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F Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Ford Motor Company (F) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Ford Motor Company (F).
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F options trade with implied volatility typically in the 25% - 65% range, averaging 500K+ contracts in daily volume with excellent liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
F implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, F's 30-day implied volatility is 41.9%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 44.0 — above 44.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
F live chain, Greeks and GEX
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F options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 500K+ contracts
- IV range
- 25% - 65%
- Bid-ask spread
- $0.01 ATM
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 6M+ contracts
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Ford Motor Company (F)
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles and commercial vehicles globally. The company is balancing its profitable truck/SUV business (F-150, Bronco) with significant EV investments. Ford Pro (commercial vehicles) has become a key profit driver.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Automobiles
- Market cap
- $45B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- Quarterly
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ford is the #2 U.S. automaker. Its F-150 is America's best-selling vehicle. The company is investing heavily in EVs while managing the profitable ICE business transition.
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F options market overview
F options are among the most liquid equity options due to low stock price and massive retail interest. Volume is consistently high across all expirations.
- Average daily volume
- 500K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 6M+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.60 - 0.85 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- $0.01 ATM
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Excellent
F options are among the most liquid in the market. Penny-wide spreads make them extremely accessible.
F implied volatility and IV rank
F implied volatility reflects auto industry cyclicality and EV transition uncertainty. IV is moderate given the diversified business.
Earnings impact
IV builds before earnings. Truck sales, EV losses, and Ford Pro performance are key focus areas.
The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: F earnings expected move.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short F options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
IV trades at modest premium. EV transition adds uncertainty above typical auto cyclicality.
Term structure
Usually contango. Can flatten during industry stress.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for F, on today's chain.
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Gamma Exposure analysis for F shows massive retail positioning at low-cost strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. F gamma is heavily influenced by retail call buying. Round dollar strikes dominate.
- Key levels. Every dollar strike attracts significant open interest. $10, $12, $15 are key levels.
- Dealer hedging. Massive open interest creates significant dealer hedging flows.
Where the gamma sits on F right now, strike by strike.
See live F GEXCommon F options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on F options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for F options
- Ford's truck and SUV business (F-150, Bronco) is highly profitable
- EV transition requires massive investment with uncertain returns
- Ford Pro (commercial vehicles) is a stable profit driver
- UAW labor relations and costs are important factors
- Competition from Tesla and Chinese EVs is intensifying
- Dividend provides income but is variable based on profits
F key events
Earnings months. February, May, August, November
- Monthly Sales Reports
- EV Production Updates
- UAW Labor Negotiations
- New Model Launches
F options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns F'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/F"What is F's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on F in the console, more prompts for F, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about F options.
How liquid are F options?
F options are among the most liquid equity options with average daily volume exceeding 500,000 contracts. Penny-wide spreads make them extremely accessible.
What is F's typical implied volatility?
F implied volatility typically ranges from 25% to 65%. Normal conditions see IV between 33-45%.
Does Ford pay a dividend?
Yes, Ford pays a quarterly dividend with a yield around 5%. The dividend varies based on company profitability.
How is Ford's EV transition going?
Ford is investing heavily in EVs but losing money on the Model e segment. The profitable truck/SUV business subsidizes EV development. Results are mixed.
Why are F options so popular?
Ford's low stock price makes options very affordable. You can control 100 shares for minimal capital, making it popular with retail traders.
What is the best time to trade F options?
The most liquid trading hours for F 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 F option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for F options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to F options at expiration?
In-the-money F 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 F's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence F's intraday price action. F gamma is heavily influenced by retail call buying. Round dollar strikes dominate. Massive open interest creates significant dealer hedging flows. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live F GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is F's IV rank?
F's IV rank shows where F'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. F implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 65%. Check F's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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