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Z Implied Volatility, IV Rank & Options Chain

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

Z options trade with implied volatility typically in the 30% - 65% range, averaging N/A in daily volume with good liquidity. Next earnings: See earnings calendar. Weekly options and LEAPS are available.

Z implied volatility

As of 2026-09-01

As of 2026-09-01, Z's 30-day implied volatility is 57.9%, placing its 1-year IV percentile at 45.0 — above 45.0% of the past year's daily IV readings, a middle range, neutral between selling and buying premium.

57.9%30-day IV
45.01-year IV rank

Z live chain, Greeks and GEX

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Z options at a glance

Daily volume
N/A
IV range
30% - 65%
Bid-ask spread
N/A
Expirations
Weekly, monthly, LEAPS
Open interest
N/A
Next earnings
See earnings calendar
GoodLiquidity
30% - 65%IV Range
$15B+Market Cap
YesWeeklies

About Zillow Group Inc. (Z)

Zillow Group operates the most visited real estate website in the U.S., providing home listings, Zestimates, mortgage services, and rental marketplace tools.

Company profile

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content
Market cap
$15B+
Exchange
NASDAQ

Key dates

Next earnings
See earnings calendar
Earnings frequency
Quarterly
Dividend schedule
See company page
Fiscal year end
December

Zillow Group Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Z options market overview

Z 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

Z options are available for trading across multiple expirations.

Z implied volatility and IV rank

Z implied volatility reflects growth expectations and competitive dynamics in the technology sector. IV expands around earnings and product announcements.

30% - 38%Low IV, below average
38% - 56%Typical, normal conditions
56% - 65%Elevated, above average

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 Z options should also understand early assignment risk around dividends and expiration.

Historical volatility vs IV

Z 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 Z, on today's chain.

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Z gamma exposure (GEX)

Gamma Exposure analysis for Z reveals dealer hedging dynamics at key strike levels.

  • Typical GEX profile. Z tends to operate in a positive gamma environment during normal conditions.
  • Key levels.
  • Dealer hedging.

Where the gamma sits on Z right now, strike by strike.

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Common Z options strategies

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

Key considerations for Z options

  • Z 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

Z key events

Earnings months. January, April, July, October

Written by
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 2026-09-01. How we research →

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Questions

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about Z options.

What is Z's typical implied volatility?

Z implied volatility typically ranges from 30% - 65%.

Does Z have weekly options?

Z offers weekly options.

What is Z's options trading profile?

Z (Zillow Group Inc.) options trade with good liquidity, averaging N/A in daily volume, typical bid-ask spreads of N/A. Implied volatility typically falls in the 30% - 65% range. The position sits in the Communication Services category for portfolio diversification and options strategy design.

How does Z 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 Z?

Popular strategies on Z options include Covered Calls, Vertical Spreads, Iron Condors. Strategy selection depends on the current IV environment versus the 30% - 65% 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 Z's gamma exposure (GEX)?

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

What is Z's IV rank?

Z's IV rank shows where Z'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. Z implied volatility typically ranges from 30% - 65%. Check Z's live IV rank and percentile on ApexVol's IV analytics.

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