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GIS Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
General Mills (GIS) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for General Mills (GIS).
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GIS options trade with implied volatility typically in the 12% - 28% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with very good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
GIS implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, GIS's 30-day implied volatility is 32.9%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 85.0 — above 85.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.
GIS live chain, Greeks and GEX
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GIS options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 12% - 28%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About General Mills (GIS)
General Mills (GIS) is a packaged foods company listed on NYSE.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- 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 Mills is a Packaged Foods) company in the Consumer Staples sector.
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GIS options market overview
GIS 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
GIS options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.
GIS implied volatility and IV rank
GIS implied volatility patterns reflect the packaged foods 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 GIS options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
GIS 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 GIS, on today's chain.
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Gamma Exposure analysis for GIS reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. GIS tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on GIS right now, strike by strike.
See live GIS GEXCommon GIS options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on GIS options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for GIS options
- Monitor GIS earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
- GIS options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations
GIS key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
GIS options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns GIS'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/GIS"What is GIS's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on GIS in the console, more prompts for GIS, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about GIS options.
What is GIS's typical implied volatility?
GIS implied volatility typically ranges from 12% - 28%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.
Does GIS have weekly options?
Yes, GIS offers weekly options expirations.
What is GIS's options trading profile?
GIS (General Mills) 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 12% - 28% range. The position sits in the Consumer Staples category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does GIS 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 GIS?
Popular strategies on GIS options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 12% - 28% 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 GIS's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence GIS's intraday price action. GIS 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 GIS GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is GIS's IV rank?
GIS's IV rank shows where GIS'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. GIS implied volatility typically ranges from 12% - 28%. Check GIS's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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