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LDOS Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

Leidos Holdings (LDOS) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Leidos Holdings (LDOS).

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

LDOS 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.

LDOS implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, LDOS's 30-day implied volatility is 41.0%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 30.0 — above 30.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.

41.0%30-day IV
30.01-year IV rank

LDOS live chain, Greeks and GEX

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LDOS 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
GoodLiquidity
16% - 35%IV Range
$18B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About Leidos Holdings (LDOS)

Leidos provides defense, intelligence, civil, and health IT solutions to U.S. government agencies and commercial customers worldwide.

Company profile

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Defense IT Services
Market cap
$18B+
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

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

Leidos Holdings operates in the Industrials sector.

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LDOS options market overview

LDOS 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

LDOS options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

LDOS implied volatility and IV rank

LDOS implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure.

16% - 20%Low IV, below average
20% - 30%Typical, normal conditions
30% - 35%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 LDOS options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

LDOS 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 LDOS, on today's chain.

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LDOS gamma exposure (GEX)

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

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

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

See live LDOS GEX

Common LDOS options strategies

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

Key considerations for LDOS options

  • LDOS 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

LDOS key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

LDOS options data by API, or in Claude

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

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

Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gex

Try GEX on LDOS in the console, more prompts for LDOS, 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 LDOS options.

What is LDOS's typical implied volatility?

LDOS implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%.

Does LDOS have weekly options?

LDOS offers weekly options.

What is LDOS's options trading profile?

LDOS (Leidos Holdings) 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 Industrials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does LDOS 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 LDOS?

Popular strategies on LDOS 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 LDOS's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is LDOS's IV rank?

LDOS's IV rank shows where LDOS'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. LDOS implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 35%. Check LDOS's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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