Consumer Discretionary Large Cap Tech Reference Data Updated 2026-05-31

MELI Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility

MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks

MELI options trade with implied volatility typically in the 25% - 55% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

IV Rank 30.1 /100
IV 54.4%
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An IV rank near 30.1 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 30.1th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying. For today's live MELI IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.

IV History (Simulated · Illustrative Only) Range 39.38%79.95%

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Comprehensive options market data for MercadoLibre Inc.

MELI Options at a Glance

Daily Volume: N/A
Bid-Ask Spread: N/A
Open Interest: N/A
IV Range: 25% - 55%
Expirations: Weekly, Monthly, LEAPS
Next Earnings: See earnings calendar
Liquidity
Good
IV Range
25% - 55%
Market Cap
$80B+
Weeklies
Yes

1 About MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)

MercadoLibre is Latin America's largest e-commerce and fintech ecosystem, operating online marketplaces, digital payments (Mercado Pago), and logistics services across 18 countries.

Company Profile

Sector Consumer Discretionary
Industry Internet Retail
Market Cap $80B+
Exchange NASDAQ

Key Dates

Next Earnings See earnings calendar
Earnings Frequency Quarterly
Dividend Schedule See company page
Fiscal Year End December

MercadoLibre Inc. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

2 MELI Options Market Overview

MELI 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

MELI options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

3 MELI Implied Volatility & IV Rank

MELI implied volatility reflects growth expectations and competitive dynamics in the technology sector. IV expands around earnings and product announcements.

Low IV Environment
25% - 32%
Below average volatility
Typical IV Range
32% - 47%
Normal conditions
Elevated IV
47% - 55%
Above average volatility

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 MELI options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical Volatility vs IV

MELI IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.

Term Structure

Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.

View MELI Volatility Lab

MELI Gamma Exposure (GEX)

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

Typical GEX Profile: MELI tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.

Key Levels:

Dealer Hedging:

View Live MELI GEX

4 Common MELI Options Strategies

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

Popular for MELI shareholders seeking additional income.

Vertical Spreads Directional

Defined-risk directional exposure on MELI.

Range-bound strategy for MELI between events.

Key Considerations for MELI Options

  • MELI 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

Frequently Asked Questions: MELI Options

What is MELI's typical implied volatility?

MELI implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%.

Does MELI have weekly options?

MELI offers weekly options.

What is MELI's options trading profile?

MELI (MercadoLibre Inc.) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 25% - 55% range. The position sits in the Consumer Discretionary category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does MELI 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 MELI?

Popular strategies on MELI options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 25% - 55% 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 MELI's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is MELI's IV rank?

MELI's IV rank shows where MELI'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. MELI implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%. Check MELI's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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Quantitative options research
All calculations use live ORATS institutional data — the same source used by professional volatility desks.
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Reviewed for technical accuracy
10+ years trading options. Built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model, and IV-rank methodology.
This guide is updated as market conditions and ORATS data change. Last revised 2026-05-31. How we research →

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