AMC AMC options offer extremely high volatility exposure with meme dynamics, very low share price, and some of the highest IV in the entire market.

AMC's low price means options are very cheap in absolute terms but IV is extreme. The stock is driven by social media sentiment, short interest, and squeeze mechanics.

AMC Options Characteristics

Avg Daily Volume

300K+ contracts

Typical Spread

$0.01-0.03

Typical IV Rank

55-95%

Expirations

Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, LEAPS

Price Range

$3-10

Correlation

High correlation with GME and meme stock basket

Best Strategies for AMC

Iron Condors (wide)

Massive premium from extreme IV

Put Spreads

Bearish thesis with defined risk

Bull Call Spreads

Cheap directional play on squeeze potential

Calendar Spreads

Exploit IV term structure inversion

Vertical Spreads

Defined risk in any direction

Ultra-Cheap, Ultra-Volatile

AMC options cost pennies to dollars but carry extreme risk. The stock's low price and meme dynamics create some of the highest IV ranks in the market (often 70-95%).

AMC Options FAQ

Should I sell options on AMC?

Only with strict risk management. AMC's extreme IV creates tempting premium, but the stock can double or halve on meme catalysts. Use only defined-risk strategies (iron condors, spreads) with very small position sizes.

Why is AMC IV so high?

AMC has: extreme short interest, active meme community, low share price amplifying percentage moves, and persistent squeeze potential. These factors keep IV at 55-95% rank — among the highest of any stock.