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GOLD Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD).

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

GOLD options trade with implied volatility typically in the 22% - 50% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

GOLD live implied volatility

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As of 12:48 p.m. ET, Oct 27, 2026, GOLD's 30-day implied volatility is 58.5%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 10 — above 10% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.

58.5%30-day IV
101-year IV percentile
$38.63Last close
+3.5%1-week move
192Options volume
9,947Open interest

GOLD live chain, Greeks and GEX

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GOLD options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
22% - 50%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
GoodLiquidity
22% - 50%IV Range
$30B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD)

Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold mining companies, operating mines across the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East with significant copper production.

Company profile

Sector
Materials
Industry
Gold
Market cap
$30B+
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

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

Barrick Gold Corporation operates in the Materials sector.

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GOLD options market overview

GOLD 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

GOLD options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

GOLD implied volatility and IV rank

GOLD implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure and industrial spending trends. IV is driven by earnings and macroeconomic data.

22% - 29%Low IV, below average
29% - 43%Typical, normal conditions
43% - 50%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 GOLD options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

GOLD 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 GOLD, on today's chain.

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GOLD gamma exposure (GEX)

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

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

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

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Common GOLD options strategies

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

Key considerations for GOLD options

  • GOLD 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

GOLD key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

GOLD options data by API, or in Claude

Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns GOLD'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.

GET /api/mcp/data/iv-rank/GOLDBearer token, JSON back
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
     "https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/GOLD"
In Claudethrough the MCP server
You

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

Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gex

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Reviewed for technical accuracy. 10+ years trading options; built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model and IV-rank methodology.

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Questions

Frequently asked
about GOLD options.

What is GOLD's typical implied volatility?

GOLD implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 50%.

Does GOLD have weekly options?

GOLD offers weekly options.

What is GOLD's options trading profile?

GOLD (Barrick Gold Corporation) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 22% - 50% range. The position sits in the Materials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does GOLD 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 GOLD?

Popular strategies on GOLD options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 22% - 50% 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 GOLD's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is GOLD's IV rank?

GOLD's IV rank shows where GOLD'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. GOLD implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 50%. Check GOLD's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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