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KEY Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

KeyCorp (KEY) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for KeyCorp (KEY).

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

KEY options trade with implied volatility typically in the 20% - 45% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with moderate liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar.

KEY implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, KEY's 30-day implied volatility is 24.9%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 29.0 — above 29.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.

24.9%30-day IV
29.01-year IV rank

KEY live chain, Greeks and GEX

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KEY options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
20% - 45%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
ModerateLiquidity
20% - 45%IV Range
$15B+Market Cap
NoWeeklies

About KeyCorp (KEY)

KeyCorp operates KeyBank National Association, providing consumer and commercial banking services across 15 states with a focus on relationship-based financial solutions.

Company profile

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Market cap
$15B+
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

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

KeyCorp operates in the Financial Services sector.

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KEY options market overview

KEY options provide moderate 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
Not available
LEAPS available
Yes

Liquidity assessment: Moderate

KEY options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

KEY implied volatility and IV rank

KEY implied volatility reflects interest rate sensitivity and credit cycle dynamics. IV spikes during financial stress events and Fed policy shifts.

20% - 26%Low IV, below average
26% - 38%Typical, normal conditions
38% - 45%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 KEY options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

KEY 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 KEY, on today's chain.

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KEY gamma exposure (GEX)

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

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

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

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Common KEY options strategies

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

Key considerations for KEY options

  • KEY 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

KEY key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

KEY options data by API, or in Claude

Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns KEY'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/KEYBearer token, JSON back
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer avmcp_YOUR_TOKEN" \
     "https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/KEY"
In Claudethrough the MCP server
You

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

Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gex

Try GEX on KEY in the console, more prompts for KEY, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.

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ApexVol Research Team
Quantitative options research. All calculations use live institutional-grade data — the same source professional volatility desks use.
Reviewed by
Ryan Silk, ApexVol Founder
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 KEY options.

What is KEY's typical implied volatility?

KEY implied volatility typically ranges from 20% - 45%.

Does KEY have weekly options?

KEY may have limited weekly options.

What is KEY's options trading profile?

KEY (KeyCorp) options trade with moderate liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 20% - 45% range. The position sits in the Financial Services category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does KEY 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 KEY?

Popular strategies on KEY options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 20% - 45% 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 KEY's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is KEY's IV rank?

KEY's IV rank shows where KEY'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. KEY implied volatility typically ranges from 20% - 45%. Check KEY's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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