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NUE Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Nucor Corporation (NUE) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Nucor Corporation (NUE).
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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.
NUE implied volatility
As of 2026-09-01As of 2026-09-01, NUE's 30-day implied volatility is 35.1%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 50.0 — above 50.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.
NUE live chain, Greeks and GEX
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NUE options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 22% - 48%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
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.
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.
NUE implied volatility and IV rank
NUE implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure and industrial spending trends. IV is driven by earnings and macroeconomic data.
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.
The smile, the term structure and the cone for NUE, on today's chain.
Open the Volatility LabNUE 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.
Where the gamma sits on NUE right now, strike by strike.
See live NUE GEXCommon NUE options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on NUE options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
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
NUE key events
Earnings months. January, April, July, October
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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
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about 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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