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MET Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

MetLife Inc. (MET) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for MetLife Inc.

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

MET options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 40% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with very good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

MET implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, MET's 30-day implied volatility is 30.8%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 86.0 — above 86.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.

30.8%30-day IV
86.01-year IV rank

MET live chain, Greeks and GEX

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MET options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
18% - 40%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
Very GoodLiquidity
18% - 40%IV Range
YesWeeklies

About MetLife Inc. (MET)

MetLife Inc. (MET) is a insurance company listed on NYSE.

Company profile

Sector
Finance
Industry
Insurance
Market cap
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Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

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

MetLife Inc. is a Insurance) company in the Finance sector.

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MET options market overview

MET options provide trading opportunities 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: Very Good

MET options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.

MET implied volatility and IV rank

MET implied volatility patterns reflect the insurance sector dynamics.

18% - 23%Low IV, below average
23% - 34%Typical, normal conditions
34% - 40%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 MET options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

MET 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 MET, on today's chain.

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MET gamma exposure (GEX)

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

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

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

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Common MET options strategies

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

Key considerations for MET options

  • Monitor MET earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
  • Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
  • MET options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations

MET key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

MET options data by API, or in Claude

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

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

Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gex

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

What is MET's typical implied volatility?

MET implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 40%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.

Does MET have weekly options?

Yes, MET offers weekly options expirations.

What is MET's options trading profile?

MET (MetLife Inc.) options trade with very good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 18% - 40% range. The position sits in the Finance category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does MET 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 MET?

Popular strategies on MET options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 18% - 40% 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 MET's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is MET's IV rank?

MET's IV rank shows where MET'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. MET implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 40%. Check MET's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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