Materials Industrial Reference Data Updated 2026-05-31

NUE Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility

Nucor Corporation (NUE) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks

NUE options trade with implied volatility typically in the 22% - 48% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

IV Rank 19.7 /100
IV 57.4%
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An IV rank near 19.7 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 19.7th percentile of its 1-year range — low IV, premium-buying regime for long calls/puts and debit spreads. For today's live NUE IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.

IV History (Simulated · Illustrative Only) Range 41.95%91.38%

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Comprehensive options market data for Nucor Corporation (NUE).

NUE Options at a Glance

Daily Volume: N/A
Bid-Ask Spread: N/A
Open Interest: N/A
IV Range: 22% - 48%
Expirations: Weekly, Monthly, LEAPS
Next Earnings: See earnings calendar
Liquidity
Good
IV Range
22% - 48%
Market Cap
$35B+
Weeklies
Yes

1 About Nucor Corporation (NUE)

Nucor is the largest steel producer and recycler in North America, operating electric arc furnace mini-mills. The company is known for its performance-based compensation culture.

Company Profile

Sector Materials
Industry Steel
Market Cap $35B+
Exchange NYSE

Key Dates

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

Nucor Corporation operates in the Materials sector.

2 NUE Options Market Overview

NUE 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

NUE options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

3 NUE Implied Volatility & IV Rank

NUE implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure and industrial spending trends. IV is driven by earnings and macroeconomic data.

Low IV Environment
22% - 28%
Below average volatility
Typical IV Range
28% - 41%
Normal conditions
Elevated IV
41% - 48%
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 NUE options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical Volatility vs IV

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

Term Structure

Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.

View NUE Volatility Lab

NUE Gamma Exposure (GEX)

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

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

Key Levels:

Dealer Hedging:

View Live NUE GEX

4 Common NUE Options Strategies

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

Popular for NUE shareholders seeking additional income.

Vertical Spreads Directional

Defined-risk directional exposure on NUE.

Range-bound strategy for NUE between events.

Key Considerations for NUE Options

  • NUE 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: NUE Options

What is NUE's typical implied volatility?

NUE implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 48%.

Does NUE have weekly options?

NUE offers weekly options.

What is NUE's options trading profile?

NUE (Nucor Corporation) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 22% - 48% range. The position sits in the Materials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does NUE 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 NUE?

Popular strategies on NUE options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 22% - 48% 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 NUE's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is NUE's IV rank?

NUE's IV rank shows where NUE'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. NUE implied volatility typically ranges from 22% - 48%. Check NUE's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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ApexVol Research Team
Quantitative options research
All calculations use live ORATS institutional data — the same source used by professional volatility desks.
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Ryan Silk, ApexVol Founder
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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