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NFLX Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Netflix Inc.
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NFLX options trade with implied volatility typically in the 25% - 120% range, averaging 100K+ contracts in daily volume with very good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
NFLX implied volatility
As of 2026-10-26As of 2026-10-26, NFLX's 30-day implied volatility is 30.8%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 35.0 — above 35.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
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NFLX options at a glance
- Daily volume
- 100K+ contracts
- IV range
- 25% - 120%
- Bid-ask spread
- $0.10 - $0.30 ATM
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- 1M+ contracts
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Netflix Inc. (NFLX)
Netflix Inc. is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 250 million paid memberships in 190+ countries. The company pioneered subscription video-on-demand and continues to invest heavily in original content production. Netflix is known for high earnings volatility driven by subscriber growth metrics.
Company profile
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Market cap
- $300B+
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- None
- Fiscal year end
- December
Netflix is the streaming market leader by subscribers. Competition from Disney+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ has intensified. The ad-supported tier and password-sharing crackdown are key growth initiatives.
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NFLX options market overview
NFLX options are among the most volatile large-cap options. Earnings create massive moves with 10-20% gaps common. High stock price means options are expensive.
- Average daily volume
- 100K+ contracts
- Total open interest
- 1M+ contracts
- Put/call ratio
- 0.55 - 0.80 typical
- Typical ATM spread
- $0.10 - $0.30 ATM
- Weekly options
- Available
- LEAPS available
- Yes
Liquidity assessment: Very Good
NFLX options have good liquidity but wider spreads due to high stock price. Earnings weeks see massive volume spikes.
NFLX implied volatility and IV rank
NFLX is one of the highest-IV large caps. Subscriber growth uncertainty creates extreme earnings volatility. IV can exceed 100% before earnings.
Earnings impact
IV surges 2-3 weeks before earnings, often exceeding 80%. Post-earnings IV crush is severe. Stock moves of 10-20% on earnings are common.
The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: NFLX earnings expected move.
The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short NFLX options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
IV typically trades at significant premium due to earnings uncertainty.
Term structure
Extremely steep into earnings expirations. Massive term structure kinks around earnings dates.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for NFLX, on today's chain.
Open NFLX in IV IntelligenceNFLX gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for NFLX shows extreme positioning around earnings and key psychological levels.
- Typical GEX profile. NFLX gamma can swing dramatically around earnings as traders position for outsized moves.
- Key levels. $50 strike intervals attract heavy positioning. Round hundreds are key psychological levels.
- Dealer hedging. Dealer hedging can amplify moves given the stock's tendency for large gaps.
Where the gamma sits on NFLX right now, strike by strike.
See live NFLX GEXCommon NFLX options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on NFLX options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for NFLX options
- NFLX earnings are high-volatility events - 10-20% moves are common
- Subscriber numbers are the most important metric - beats/misses drive huge reactions
- Ad-supported tier is a new growth driver being closely watched
- Password-sharing crackdown has boosted subscriber growth
- Content spending and programming decisions impact long-term sentiment
- Competition from other streaming services creates ongoing uncertainty
NFLX key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
- Major Content Releases
- Subscriber Guidance Updates
- Streaming Wars Competitive News
- Price Change Announcements
NFLX options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns NFLX'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 NFLX in the console, more prompts for NFLX, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Reviewed for technical accuracy. 10+ years trading options; built ApexVol's pricing engine, Greeks model and IV-rank methodology.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about NFLX options.
How liquid are NFLX options?
NFLX options have good liquidity with average daily volume exceeding 100,000 contracts. Spreads are wider due to high stock price but tighten significantly during earnings weeks.
What is NFLX's typical implied volatility?
NFLX implied volatility typically ranges from 25% to 120%. Normal conditions see IV between 35-55%, but IV can exceed 80% before earnings.
How much does NFLX move on earnings?
NFLX is known for large earnings moves, typically 10-20%. The stock has seen moves of 25%+ on particularly surprising results.
Why are NFLX options so expensive?
NFLX options are expensive due to high implied volatility from earnings uncertainty and subscriber growth unpredictability. The high stock price also contributes to high premium costs.
What drives NFLX stock price?
Subscriber growth is the key driver. Net subscriber additions or losses create the biggest reactions. Revenue per user, content slate, and competitive dynamics also matter.
What is the best time to trade NFLX options?
The most liquid trading hours for NFLX options are typically during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET), with highest volume around market open and close.
How do I calculate NFLX option Greeks?
Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for NFLX options across all strikes and expirations.
What happens to NFLX options at expiration?
In-the-money NFLX options are typically auto-exercised at expiration. Out-of-the-money options expire worthless. Consider closing positions before expiration to avoid assignment risk.
What is NFLX's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence NFLX's intraday price action. NFLX gamma can swing dramatically around earnings as traders position for outsized moves. Dealer hedging can amplify moves given the stock's tendency for large gaps. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live NFLX GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is NFLX's IV rank?
NFLX's IV rank shows where NFLX'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. NFLX implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 120%. Check NFLX's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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