FAST Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
Fastenal Company (FAST) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
FAST 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.
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 FAST IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
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Comprehensive options market data for Fastenal Company (FAST).
FAST Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About Fastenal Company (FAST)
Fastenal is a leading industrial distribution company providing fasteners, safety supplies, and other industrial products through vending machines and on-site service models.
Company Profile
Key Dates
Fastenal Company operates in the Industrials sector.
2 FAST Options Market Overview
FAST options provide good liquidity for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Good
FAST options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
3 FAST Implied Volatility & IV Rank
FAST implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure and industrial spending trends. IV is driven by earnings and macroeconomic data.
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 FAST options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
FAST IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
FAST Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for FAST reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: FAST tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common FAST Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on FAST options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for FAST shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on FAST.
Range-bound strategy for FAST between events.
Key Considerations for FAST Options
- FAST 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: FAST Options
What is FAST's typical implied volatility?
FAST implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%.
Does FAST have weekly options?
FAST offers weekly options.
What is FAST's options trading profile?
FAST (Fastenal 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 16% - 35% range. The position sits in the Industrials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does FAST 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 FAST?
Popular strategies on FAST 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 FAST's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence FAST's intraday price action. FAST 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 FAST GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is FAST's IV rank?
FAST's IV rank shows where FAST'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. FAST implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%. Check FAST's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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