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GFS Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for GlobalFoundries Inc.

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

GFS options trade with implied volatility typically in the 25% - 55% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

GFS implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, GFS's 30-day implied volatility is 68.5%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 43.0 — above 43.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.

68.5%30-day IV
43.01-year IV rank

GFS live chain, Greeks and GEX

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GFS options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
25% - 55%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
GoodLiquidity
25% - 55%IV Range
$25B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS)

GlobalFoundries is one of the world's largest semiconductor foundries, manufacturing chips for automotive, IoT, mobile, and 5G infrastructure customers.

Company profile

Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Market cap
$25B+
Exchange
NASDAQ

Key dates

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

GlobalFoundries Inc. operates in the Technology sector.

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GFS options market overview

GFS 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

GFS options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

GFS implied volatility and IV rank

GFS implied volatility reflects the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry. IV expands around earnings and during supply chain disruptions.

25% - 32%Low IV, below average
32% - 47%Typical, normal conditions
47% - 55%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 GFS options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

GFS 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 GFS, on today's chain.

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GFS gamma exposure (GEX)

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

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

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

See live GFS GEX

Common GFS options strategies

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

Key considerations for GFS options

  • GFS 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

GFS key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

GFS options data by API, or in Claude

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You

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

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Quantitative options research. All calculations use live institutional-grade data — the same source professional volatility desks use.
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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 GFS options.

What is GFS's typical implied volatility?

GFS implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%.

Does GFS have weekly options?

GFS offers weekly options.

What is GFS's options trading profile?

GFS (GlobalFoundries Inc.) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 25% - 55% range. The position sits in the Technology category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does GFS 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 GFS?

Popular strategies on GFS options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 25% - 55% 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 GFS's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is GFS's IV rank?

GFS's IV rank shows where GFS'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. GFS implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%. Check GFS's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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