SCI Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
Service Corporation International (SCI) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
SCI options trade with implied volatility typically in the 16% - 32% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
An IV rank near 51.5 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 51.5th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying. For today's live SCI IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
Chart shows simulated data for display purposes. View the real SCI IV history on the live platform →
Comprehensive options market data for Service Corporation International (SCI).
SCI Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About Service Corporation International (SCI)
Service Corporation International is the largest provider of funeral and cemetery services in North America, operating over 1,900 locations.
Company Profile
Key Dates
Service Corporation International operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
2 SCI Options Market Overview
SCI options provide good liquidity for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Good
SCI options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
3 SCI Implied Volatility & IV Rank
SCI implied volatility reflects consumer spending trends and competitive 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 SCI options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
SCI IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
SCI Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for SCI reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: SCI tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common SCI Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on SCI options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for SCI shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on SCI.
Range-bound strategy for SCI between events.
Key Considerations for SCI Options
- SCI 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: SCI Options
What is SCI's typical implied volatility?
SCI implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 32%.
Does SCI have weekly options?
SCI offers weekly options.
What is SCI's options trading profile?
SCI (Service Corporation International) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 16% - 32% range. The position sits in the Consumer Discretionary category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does SCI 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 SCI?
Popular strategies on SCI options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 16% - 32% 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 SCI's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence SCI's intraday price action. SCI 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 SCI GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is SCI's IV rank?
SCI's IV rank shows where SCI'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. SCI implied volatility typically ranges from 16% - 32%. Check SCI's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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