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LUV Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Southwest Airlines Co.
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LUV options trade with implied volatility typically in the 22% - 50% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
LUV implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, LUV's 30-day implied volatility is 40.6%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 49.0 — above 49.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
LUV live chain, Greeks and GEX
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LUV options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 22% - 50%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Southwest Airlines is the world's largest low-cost carrier, known for its no-frills, point-to-point service model with no baggage fees and flexible booking policies.
Company profile
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
- Market cap
- $18B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- December
Southwest Airlines Co. operates in the Industrials sector.
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LUV options market overview
LUV 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
LUV options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
LUV implied volatility and IV rank
LUV implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure and industrial spending trends. IV is driven by earnings and macroeconomic data.
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 LUV options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
LUV 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 LUV, on today's chain.
Open LUV in IV IntelligenceLUV gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for LUV reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. LUV tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on LUV right now, strike by strike.
See live LUV GEXCommon LUV options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on LUV options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for LUV options
- LUV 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
LUV key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
LUV options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns LUV'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.
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Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on LUV in the console, more prompts for LUV, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about LUV options.
What is LUV's typical implied volatility?
LUV implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 50%.
Does LUV have weekly options?
LUV offers weekly options.
What is LUV's options trading profile?
LUV (Southwest Airlines Co.) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 22% - 50% range. The position sits in the Industrials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does LUV 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 LUV?
Popular strategies on LUV options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 22% - 50% 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 LUV's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence LUV's intraday price action. LUV 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 LUV GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is LUV's IV rank?
LUV's IV rank shows where LUV'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. LUV implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 50%. Check LUV's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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