PCTY Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
Paylocity Holding (PCTY) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
PCTY 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.
An IV rank near 40.8 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 40.8th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying. For today's live PCTY IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
Chart shows simulated data for display purposes. View the real PCTY IV history on the live platform →
Comprehensive options market data for Paylocity Holding (PCTY).
PCTY Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About Paylocity Holding (PCTY)
Paylocity Holding (PCTY) is a hr software company listed on NASDAQ.
Company Profile
Key Dates
Paylocity Holding is a HR Software) company in the Technology sector.
2 PCTY Options Market Overview
PCTY options provide trading opportunities for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Good
PCTY options provide trading opportunities across multiple expirations.
3 PCTY Implied Volatility & IV Rank
PCTY implied volatility patterns reflect the hr software sector dynamics.
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 PCTY options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
PCTY IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
PCTY Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for PCTY reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: PCTY tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common PCTY Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on PCTY options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for PCTY shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on PCTY.
Range-bound strategy for PCTY between events.
Key Considerations for PCTY Options
- Monitor PCTY earnings dates for IV expansion/contraction patterns
- Consider the stock's beta when sizing options positions
- PCTY options liquidity varies by expiration - prefer near-term and monthly expirations
Frequently Asked Questions: PCTY Options
What is PCTY's typical implied volatility?
PCTY implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%. IV patterns are influenced by earnings, sector events, and market conditions.
Does PCTY have weekly options?
Check with your broker, PCTY may offer weekly options expirations.
What is PCTY's options trading profile?
PCTY (Paylocity Holding) 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 Technology category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does PCTY 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 PCTY?
Popular strategies on PCTY 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 PCTY's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence PCTY's intraday price action. PCTY 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 PCTY GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is PCTY's IV rank?
PCTY's IV rank shows where PCTY'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. PCTY implied volatility typically ranges from 25% - 55%. Check PCTY's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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