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HD Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
The Home Depot Inc. (HD) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for The Home Depot Inc.
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HD options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 45% range, averaging 40K+ contracts in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: Check earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
HD implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, HD's 30-day implied volatility is 33.3%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 72.0 — above 72.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.
HD live chain, Greeks and GEX
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HD options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 40K+ contracts
- IV range
- 18% - 45%
- Bid-ask spread
- Varies by strike
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 400K+ contracts
- Next earnings
- Check earnings calendar
About The Home Depot Inc. (HD)
The Home Depot Inc. trades on NYSE. Options on HD are actively traded by retail and institutional investors.
Company profile
- Sector
- Consumer
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- Market cap
- Large Cap
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- Check earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- Varies
- Fiscal year end
- December
HD is an actively traded options name in the Home Improvement space.
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HD options market overview
HD options offer good liquidity for traders seeking exposure to Home Improvement.
- Average daily volume
- 40K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 400K+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.6 - 1.0 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- Varies by strike
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Good
HD options provide good liquidity for most trading strategies.
HD implied volatility and IV rank
HD implied volatility reflects market expectations for The Home Depot Inc. price movement.
Earnings impact
IV typically increases before earnings and contracts afterward (IV crush).
The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: HD earnings expected move.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short HD options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
Compare IV to historical volatility to assess option pricing relative to realized moves.
Term structure
Term structure varies with market conditions and upcoming events.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for HD, on today's chain.
Open HD in IV IntelligenceHD gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure (GEX) analysis for HD shows how dealer hedging may impact price behavior.
- Typical GEX profile. GEX profile varies based on market conditions and option positioning.
- Key levels. Major put and call walls at round number strikes may act as support/resistance.
- Dealer hedging. Dealer hedging activity can influence price behavior at key gamma levels.
Where the gamma sits on HD right now, strike by strike.
See live HD GEXCommon HD options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on HD options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for HD options
- HD options liquidity: Good - affects execution quality
- IV range: 18% - 45% - important for premium selling strategies
- Earnings events can significantly impact IV and option prices
- Consider position sizing based on underlying volatility
- Weekly options available for short-term strategies
- LEAPS available for longer-term positioning
HD key events
Earnings months. Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
- Industry conferences
- Product announcements
- Regulatory updates
HD options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns HD'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/HD"What is HD's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on HD in the console, more prompts for HD, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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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 HD options.
What are HD options?
HD options are derivative contracts that give you the right to buy (call) or sell (put) The Home Depot Inc. shares at a specific price before expiration.
How do I analyze HD implied volatility?
HD IV typically ranges from 18% - 25% during quiet periods to 35% - 45% around earnings and major events. Compare current IV to historical ranges to assess relative value.
What is the typical bid-ask spread for HD options?
HD options have good liquidity with typical spreads varying by strike and expiration. ATM options generally have tighter spreads.
When does HD report earnings?
The Home Depot Inc. typically reports earnings quarterly. Check the earnings calendar for exact dates as IV tends to increase before announcements.
What strategies work best for HD options?
Popular HD strategies include covered calls, cash-secured puts, and vertical spreads. Strategy selection depends on market outlook and risk tolerance.
What is the best time to trade HD options?
The most liquid trading hours for HD options are typically during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET), with highest volume around market open and close.
How do I calculate HD option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for HD options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to HD options at expiration?
In-the-money HD options are typically auto-exercised at expiration. Out-of-the-money options expire worthless. Consider closing positions before expiration to avoid assignment risk.
What is HD's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence HD's intraday price action. GEX profile varies based on market conditions and option positioning. Dealer hedging activity can influence price behavior at key gamma levels. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live HD GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is HD's IV rank?
HD's IV rank shows where HD'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. HD implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 45%. Check HD's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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