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HCA Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
HCA Healthcare (HCA) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for HCA Healthcare (HCA).
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HCA options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 40% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
HCA implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, HCA's 30-day implied volatility is 44.2%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 77.0 — above 77.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.
HCA live chain, Greeks and GEX
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HCA options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 18% - 40%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About HCA Healthcare (HCA)
HCA Healthcare is the nation's largest for-profit hospital operator, managing 186 hospitals and 2,400+ care sites across 20 states and the United Kingdom.
Company profile
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Healthcare Facilities
- Market cap
- $80B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- December
HCA Healthcare operates in the Healthcare sector.
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HCA options market overview
HCA 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
HCA options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
HCA implied volatility and IV rank
HCA implied volatility reflects healthcare outcomes, clinical trials, and regulatory decisions.
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 HCA options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
HCA 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 HCA, on today's chain.
Open HCA in IV IntelligenceHCA gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for HCA reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. HCA tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on HCA right now, strike by strike.
See live HCA GEXCommon HCA options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on HCA options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for HCA options
- HCA 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
HCA key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
HCA options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns HCA'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/HCA"What is HCA's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on HCA in the console, more prompts for HCA, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about HCA options.
What is HCA's typical implied volatility?
HCA implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 40%.
Does HCA have weekly options?
HCA offers weekly options.
What is HCA's options trading profile?
HCA (HCA Healthcare) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 18% - 40% range. The position sits in the Healthcare category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does HCA 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 HCA?
Popular strategies on HCA options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 18% - 40% 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 HCA's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence HCA's intraday price action. HCA 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 HCA GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is HCA's IV rank?
HCA's IV rank shows where HCA'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. HCA implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 40%. Check HCA's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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