X Gamma Exposure, IV Rank & Implied Volatility
United States Steel Corporation (X) options data — GEX, IV rank, options chain & Greeks
X 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.
An IV rank near 79.8 (the value shown here is illustrative) would mean implied volatility is in roughly the 79.8th percentile of its 1-year range — elevated, premium-selling regime for credit spreads, iron condors, and short strangles. For today's live X IV rank from ORATS, open the dashboard.
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Comprehensive options market data for United States Steel Corporation (X).
X Options at a Glance
What's Covered in This Guide
1 About United States Steel Corporation (X)
United States Steel Corporation is an integrated steel producer with operations in the U.S. and Central Europe, producing flat-rolled and tubular steel products.
Company Profile
Key Dates
United States Steel Corporation operates in the Materials sector.
2 X Options Market Overview
X options provide good liquidity for options traders.
Liquidity Assessment: Good
X options are available for trading across multiple expirations.
3 X Implied Volatility & IV Rank
X implied volatility is moderate, reflecting economic cycle exposure and industrial spending trends. IV is driven by earnings and macroeconomic data.
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 X options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.
Historical Volatility vs IV
X IV generally trades near historical volatility, with premiums expanding around earnings.
Term Structure
Typically upward sloping under normal conditions.
X Gamma Exposure (GEX)
Gamma Exposure analysis for X reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.
Typical GEX Profile: X tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
Key Levels:
Dealer Hedging:
4 Common X Options Strategies
These are strategies commonly used by traders on X options, based on typical market characteristics. This is not investment advice.
Popular for X shareholders seeking additional income.
Defined-risk directional exposure on X.
Range-bound strategy for X between events.
Key Considerations for X Options
- X 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: X Options
What is X's typical implied volatility?
X implied volatility typically ranges from 28% - 60%.
Does X have weekly options?
X offers weekly options.
What is X's options trading profile?
X (United States Steel Corporation) 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 Materials category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.
How does X 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 X?
Popular strategies on X 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 X's gamma exposure (GEX)?
Gamma exposure (GEX) measures how options dealers' hedging of their net gamma position can influence X's intraday price action. X 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 X GEX levels and the gamma-flip point on ApexVol.
What is X's IV rank?
X's IV rank shows where X'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. X implied volatility typically ranges from 28% - 60%. Check X's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.
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