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IP Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
International Paper (IP) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for International Paper (IP).
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IP options trade with implied volatility typically in the 16% - 35% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
IP implied volatility
As of 2026-09-01As of 2026-09-01, IP's 30-day implied volatility is 34.3%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 37.0 — above 37.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
IP live chain, Greeks and GEX
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IP options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 16% - 35%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About International Paper (IP)
International Paper is a global leader in fiber-based packaging and pulp products, producing corrugated packaging and cellulose fibers.
Company profile
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- Market cap
- $15B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- December
International Paper operates in the Materials sector.
IP options market overview
IP 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
IP options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
IP implied volatility and IV rank
IP implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure.
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 IP options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
IP 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 IP, on today's chain.
Open the Volatility LabIP gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for IP reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. IP tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on IP right now, strike by strike.
See live IP GEXCommon IP options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on IP options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for IP options
- IP 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
IP key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
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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 2026-09-01. How we research →
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Questions
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about IP options.
What is IP's typical implied volatility?
IP implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%.
Does IP have weekly options?
IP offers weekly options.
What is IP's options trading profile?
IP (International Paper) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 16% - 35% range. The position sits in the Materials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does IP 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 IP?
Popular strategies on IP options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 16% - 35% 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 IP's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence IP's intraday price action. IP 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 IP GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is IP's IV rank?
IP's IV rank shows where IP'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. IP implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%. Check IP's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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