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LYB Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for LyondellBasell Industries (LYB).
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LYB options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 38% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
LYB implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, LYB's 30-day implied volatility is 41.5%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 0.0 — above 0.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.
LYB live chain, Greeks and GEX
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LYB options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 18% - 38%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
LyondellBasell is one of the largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies in the world, producing materials for packaging, automotive, and construction.
Company profile
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Market cap
- $25B+
- Exchange
- NYSE
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- December
LyondellBasell Industries operates in the Materials sector.
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LYB options market overview
LYB 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
LYB options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
LYB implied volatility and IV rank
LYB 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 LYB options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
LYB 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 LYB, on today's chain.
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Gamma Exposure analysis for LYB reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. LYB tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on LYB right now, strike by strike.
See live LYB GEXCommon LYB options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on LYB options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for LYB options
- LYB 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
LYB key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
LYB options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns LYB'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 LYB in the console, more prompts for LYB, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
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about LYB options.
What is LYB's typical implied volatility?
LYB implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 38%.
Does LYB have weekly options?
LYB offers weekly options.
What is LYB's options trading profile?
LYB (LyondellBasell Industries) 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% - 38% range. The position sits in the Materials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does LYB 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 LYB?
Popular strategies on LYB options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 18% - 38% 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 LYB's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence LYB's intraday price action. LYB 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 LYB GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is LYB's IV rank?
LYB's IV rank shows where LYB'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. LYB implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 38%. Check LYB's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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