HOLX Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
Hologic Inc. (HOLX) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
HOLX options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 42% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
An IV rank near 50.1 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 50.1th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying. For today's live HOLX IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
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Comprehensive options market data for Hologic Inc.
HOLX Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About Hologic Inc. (HOLX)
Hologic develops diagnostic and medical imaging products focused on women's health, including mammography systems, cervical cancer screening, and molecular diagnostics.
Company Profile
Key Dates
Hologic Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector.
2 HOLX Options Market Overview
HOLX options provide good liquidity for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Good
HOLX options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
3 HOLX Implied Volatility & IV Rank
HOLX 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 HOLX options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
HOLX IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
HOLX Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for HOLX reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: HOLX tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common HOLX Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on HOLX options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for HOLX shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on HOLX.
Range-bound strategy for HOLX between events.
Key Considerations for HOLX Options
- HOLX 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
Frequently Asked Questions: HOLX Options
What is HOLX's typical implied volatility?
HOLX implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 42%.
Does HOLX have weekly options?
HOLX offers weekly options.
What is HOLX's options trading profile?
HOLX (Hologic 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 18% - 42% range. The position sits in the Healthcare category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does HOLX 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 HOLX?
Popular strategies on HOLX options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 18% - 42% 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 HOLX's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence HOLX's intraday price action. HOLX 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 HOLX GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is HOLX's IV rank?
HOLX's IV rank shows where HOLX'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. HOLX implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 42%. Check HOLX's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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