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O Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

Realty Income Corporation (O) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Realty Income Corporation (O).

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

O options trade with implied volatility typically in the 18% - 45% range, averaging 20K+ contracts in daily volume with moderate liquidity. Next earnings: Check earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

O implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, O's 30-day implied volatility is 19.6%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 89.0 — above 89.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, an elevated, premium-selling regime favoring credit spreads, iron condors and short strangles.

19.6%30-day IV
89.01-year IV rank

O live chain, Greeks and GEX

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O options at a glance

Daily volume
20K+ contracts
IV range
18% - 45%
Bid-ask spread
Varies by strike
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
200K+ contracts
Next earnings
Check earnings calendar
20K+ contractsAvg Volume
200K+ contractsOpen Interest
18% - 45%IV Range
ModerateLiquidity
YesWeeklies
YesLEAPS

About Realty Income Corporation (O)

Realty Income Corporation trades on NYSE. Options on O are actively traded by retail and institutional investors.

Company profile

Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Retail
Market cap
Large Cap
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

Next earnings
Check earnings calendar
Earnings frequency
Quarterly
Dividend schedule
Varies
Fiscal year end
December

O is an actively traded options name in the REIT - Retail space.

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O options market overview

O options offer moderate liquidity for traders seeking exposure to REIT - Retail.

Average daily volume
20K+ contracts
Total open interest
200K+ contracts
Put/call ratio
0.6 - 1.0 typical
Typical ATM spread
Varies by strike
Weekly options
Available
LEAPS available
Yes

Liquidity assessment: Moderate

O options provide moderate liquidity for most trading strategies.

O implied volatility and IV rank

O implied volatility reflects market expectations for Realty Income Corporation price movement.

18% - 25%Low IV, below average
25% - 35%Typical, normal conditions
35% - 45%Elevated, above average

Earnings impact

IV typically increases before earnings and contracts afterward (IV crush).

The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short O options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

Compare IV to historical volatility to assess option pricing relative to realized moves.

Term structure

Term structure varies with market conditions and upcoming events.

The smile, the term structure and the cone for O, on today's chain.

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O gamma exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure (GEX) analysis for O shows how dealer hedging may impact price behavior.

  • Typical GEX profile. GEX profile varies based on market conditions and option positioning.
  • Key levels. Major put and call walls at round number strikes may act as support/resistance.
  • Dealer hedging. Dealer hedging activity can influence price behavior at key gamma levels.

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

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Common O options strategies

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

Key considerations for O options

  • O options liquidity: Moderate - affects execution quality
  • IV range: 18% - 45% - important for premium selling strategies
  • Earnings events can significantly impact IV and option prices
  • Consider position sizing based on underlying volatility
  • Weekly options available for short-term strategies
  • LEAPS available for longer-term positioning

O key events

Earnings months. Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

  • Industry conferences
  • Product announcements
  • Regulatory updates

O options data by API, or in Claude

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

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

Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gex

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

What are O options?

O options are derivative contracts that give you the right to buy (call) or sell (put) Realty Income Corporation shares at a specific price before expiration.

How do I analyze O implied volatility?

O IV typically ranges from 18% - 25% during quiet periods to 35% - 45% around earnings and major events. Compare current IV to historical ranges to assess relative value.

What is the typical bid-ask spread for O options?

O options have moderate liquidity with typical spreads varying by strike and expiration. ATM options generally have tighter spreads.

When does O report earnings?

Realty Income Corporation typically reports earnings quarterly. Check the earnings calendar for exact dates as IV tends to increase before announcements.

What strategies work best for O options?

Popular O strategies include covered calls, cash-secured puts, and vertical spreads. Strategy selection depends on market outlook and risk tolerance.

What is the best time to trade O options?

The most liquid trading hours for O 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 O option Greeks?

Use our free Options Calculator or Greeks Heatmap tool to calculate delta, gamma, theta, vega and other Greeks for O options across all strikes and expirations.

What happens to O options at expiration?

In-the-money O 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 O's gamma exposure (GEX)?

Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence O's intraday price action. GEX profile varies based on market conditions and option positioning. Dealer hedging activity can influence price behavior at key gamma levels. Positive GEX tends to dampen volatility and create mean-reverting moves, while negative GEX can amplify swings. View live O GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.

What is O's IV rank?

O's IV rank shows where O'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. O implied volatility typically ranges from 18% - 45%. Check O's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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