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MGM Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

MGM Resorts International (MGM) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for MGM Resorts International (MGM).

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

MGM 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.

MGM implied volatility

As of 2026-09-01

As of 2026-09-01, MGM's 30-day implied volatility is 37.4%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 44.0 — above 44.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.

37.4%30-day IV
44.01-year IV rank

MGM live chain, Greeks and GEX

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MGM options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
25% - 55%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
GoodLiquidity
25% - 55%IV Range
$12B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About MGM Resorts International (MGM)

MGM Resorts International owns and operates iconic casino resorts including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip and in destinations worldwide.

Company profile

Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Resorts & Casinos
Market cap
$12B+
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

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

MGM Resorts International operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

MGM options market overview

MGM 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

MGM options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

MGM implied volatility and IV rank

MGM implied volatility reflects consumer spending trends and competitive dynamics. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sales data, and consumer sentiment.

25% - 32%Low IV, below average
32% - 47%Typical, normal conditions
47% - 55%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 MGM options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

MGM 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 MGM, on today's chain.

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MGM gamma exposure (GEX)

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

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

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

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Common MGM options strategies

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

Key considerations for MGM options

  • MGM 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

MGM key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

Written by
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 2026-09-01. How we research →

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Questions

Frequently asked
about MGM options.

What is MGM's typical implied volatility?

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

Does MGM have weekly options?

MGM offers weekly options.

What is MGM's options trading profile?

MGM (MGM Resorts International) 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 MGM 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 MGM?

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

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

What is MGM's IV rank?

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

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