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GD Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
General Dynamics (GD) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for General Dynamics (GD).
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GD options trade with implied volatility typically in the 15% - 35% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with very good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
GD implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, GD's 30-day implied volatility is 26.8%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 56.0 — above 56.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
GD live chain, Greeks and GEX
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GD options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 15% - 35%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About General Dynamics (GD)
General Dynamics (GD) is a defense company listed on NYSE.
Company profile
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Defense
- Market cap
- See live data
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- December
General Dynamics is a Defense) company in the Industrials sector.
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GD options market overview
GD options provide trading opportunities 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: Very Good
GD options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.
GD implied volatility and IV rank
GD implied volatility patterns reflect the defense sector 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 GD options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
GD 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 GD, on today's chain.
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Gamma Exposure analysis for GD reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. GD tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on GD right now, strike by strike.
See live GD GEXCommon GD options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on GD options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for GD options
- Monitor GD earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
- GD options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations
GD key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
GD options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns GD'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/GD"What is GD's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on GD in the console, more prompts for GD, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about GD options.
What is GD's typical implied volatility?
GD implied volatility typically ranges from 15% - 35%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.
Does GD have weekly options?
Yes, GD offers weekly options expirations.
What is GD's options trading profile?
GD (General Dynamics) options trade with very good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 15% - 35% range. The position sits in the Industrials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does GD 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 GD?
Popular strategies on GD options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 15% - 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 GD's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence GD's intraday price action. GD 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 GD GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is GD's IV rank?
GD's IV rank shows where GD'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. GD implied volatility typically ranges from 15% - 35%. Check GD's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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