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UNH Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for UnitedHealth Group Inc.

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

UNH options trade with implied volatility typically in the 20% - 55% range, averaging 30K+ contracts in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: Check earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

UNH implied volatility

As of 2026-10-26

As of 2026-10-26, UNH's 30-day implied volatility is 27.3%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 11.0 — above 11.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a low-IV, premium-buying regime favoring long calls/puts and debit spreads.

27.3%30-day IV
11.01-year IV rank

UNH live chain, Greeks and GEX

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UNH options at a glance

Daily volume
30K+ contracts
IV range
20% - 55%
Bid-ask spread
Varies by strike
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
400K+ contracts
Next earnings
Check earnings calendar
30K+ contractsAvg Volume
400K+ contractsOpen Interest
20% - 55%IV Range
GoodLiquidity
YesWeeklies
YesLEAPS

About UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH)

UnitedHealth Group Inc. trades on NYSE. Options on UNH are actively traded by retail and institutional investors.

Company profile

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Health Insurance
Market cap
Large Cap
Exchange
NYSE

Key dates

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

UNH is an actively traded options name in the Health Insurance space.

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UNH options market overview

UNH options offer good liquidity for traders seeking exposure to Health Insurance.

Average daily volume
30K+ contracts
Total open interest
400K+ contracts
Put/call ratio
0.6 - 1.0 typical
Typical ATM spread
Varies by strike
Weekly options
Available
LEAPS available
Yes

Liquidity assessment: Good

UNH options provide good liquidity for most trading strategies.

UNH implied volatility and IV rank

UNH implied volatility reflects market expectations for UnitedHealth Group Inc. price movement.

20% - 28%Low IV, below average
28% - 40%Typical, normal conditions
40% - 55%Elevated, above average

Earnings impact

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

The move options are pricing for the next report, and how the last 12 went: UNH earnings expected move.

The post-earnings volatility drop is known as IV crush. Holders of short UNH 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 UNH, on today's chain.

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UNH gamma exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure (GEX) analysis for UNH 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 UNH right now, strike by strike.

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Common UNH options strategies

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

Covered CallsIncome. Used by UNH traders for income exposure. Good liquidity supports efficient execution. Vertical SpreadsDirectional. Used by UNH traders for directional exposure. Good liquidity supports efficient execution. StraddlesVolatility. Used by UNH traders for volatility exposure. Good liquidity supports efficient execution. Iron CondorsNeutral. Used by UNH traders for neutral exposure. Good liquidity supports efficient execution. Calendar SpreadsTime-Based. Used by UNH traders for time-based exposure. Good liquidity supports efficient execution.

Every options strategy, ranked by what it is for

Key considerations for UNH options

  • UNH options liquidity: Good - affects execution quality
  • IV range: 20% - 55% - 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

UNH key events

Earnings months. Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

  • Industry conferences
  • Product announcements
  • Regulatory updates

UNH options data by API, or in Claude

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

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

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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 UNH options.

What are UNH options?

UNH options are derivative contracts that give you the right to buy (call) or sell (put) UnitedHealth Group Inc. shares at a specific price before expiration.

How do I analyze UNH implied volatility?

UNH IV typically ranges from 20% - 28% during quiet periods to 40% - 55% around earnings and major events. Compare current IV to historical ranges to assess relative value.

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

UNH options have good liquidity with typical spreads varying by strike and expiration. ATM options generally have tighter spreads.

When does UNH report earnings?

UnitedHealth Group Inc. typically reports earnings quarterly. Check the earnings calendar for exact dates as IV tends to increase before announcements.

What strategies work best for UNH options?

Popular UNH strategies include covered calls, vertical spreads, and straddles. Strategy selection depends on market outlook and risk tolerance.

What is the best time to trade UNH options?

The most liquid trading hours for UNH 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 UNH option Greeks?

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

What happens to UNH options at expiration?

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

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

What is UNH's IV rank?

UNH's IV rank shows where UNH'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. UNH implied volatility typically ranges from 20% - 55%. Check UNH's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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