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WBA Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) options data: IV rank, options chain, GEX and Greeks. Comprehensive options market data for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
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WBA options trade with implied volatility typically in the 28% - 60% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.
WBA IV rank
Simulated for displayAn IV rank near 35.9 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 35.9th percentile of its 1-year range — middle range, neutral on premium selling vs buying.
IV history · simulated, illustrative only
WBA live chain, Greeks and GEX
TerminalEvery figure above is reference data. The live WBA chain, its Greeks, the gamma profile and the flow tape update through the session inside the Terminal.
WBA options at a glance
- Daily volume
- N/A
- IV range
- 28% - 60%
- Bid-ask spread
- N/A
- Expirations
- Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
- Open interest
- N/A
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
About Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Walgreens Boots Alliance operates one of the largest global pharmacy retail chains, providing pharmacy, health, and beauty products through Walgreens and Boots stores.
Company profile
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Pharmaceutical Retailers
- Market cap
- $8B+
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
Key dates
- Next earnings
- See earnings calendar
- Earnings frequency
- Quarterly
- Dividend schedule
- See company page
- Fiscal year end
- August
Walgreens Boots Alliance operates in the Healthcare sector.
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WBA options market overview
WBA 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
WBA options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
WBA implied volatility and IV rank
WBA implied volatility reflects inherent uncertainty in healthcare outcomes, clinical trials, and regulatory decisions. IV patterns follow earnings and FDA catalysts.
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 WBA options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical volatility vs IV
WBA 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 WBA, on today's chain.
Open WBA in IV IntelligenceWBA gamma exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for WBA reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
- Typical GEX profile. WBA tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
- Key levels.
- Dealer hedging.
Where the gamma sits on WBA right now, strike by strike.
See live WBA GEXCommon WBA options strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on WBA options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Key considerations for WBA options
- WBA 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
WBA key events
Earnings months. September, December, March, June
WBA options data by API, or in Claude
Every number on this page is one request away. The implied volatility API returns WBA'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.
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"https://apexvol.com/api/mcp/data/iv-rank/WBA"What is WBA's IV rank right now, and where is its gamma flip?
Claude calls get_iv_rank and get_gexTry GEX on WBA in the console, more prompts for WBA, or set the server up in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor or ChatGPT.
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Questions
Frequently asked
about WBA options.
What is WBA's typical implied volatility?
WBA implied volatility typically ranges from 28% - 60%.
Does WBA have weekly options?
WBA offers weekly options.
What is WBA's options trading profile?
WBA (Walgreens Boots Alliance) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 28% - 60% range. The position sits in the Healthcare category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does WBA 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 WBA?
Popular strategies on WBA options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 28% - 60% 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 WBA's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence WBA's intraday price action. WBA 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 WBA GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is WBA's IV rank?
WBA's IV rank shows where WBA'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. WBA implied volatility typically ranges from 28% - 60%. Check WBA's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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