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HYG High Yield Bond ETF

HYG IV Rank — are High Yield Bond ETF's options cheap or expensive right now?

IV Rank
15
Cheap — favor buying premium
0 · cheap50100 · expensive
Current IV
5%
IV Percentile
20%
52-wk IV high
15%
52-wk IV low
3%
Where current IV sits in its 52-week range
3%15%

High Yield Bond ETF's options are currently cheap. With an IV Rank of 15, implied volatility sits near the low end of its 1-year range and richer than roughly 20% of the past year. Historically at this level, buying options (long calls/puts, calendars) can be more attractive, since low IV tends to expand.

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Long call / calendar spread
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Frequently asked

What does an IV Rank of 15 mean for HYG?
It means High Yield Bond ETF's implied volatility is currently near the low end of its past-year range, so its options are relatively cheap.
Should I buy or sell HYG options at this IV Rank?
Low IV Rank generally favors buying options (long calls/puts, calendars), since cheap volatility tends to expand.

IV Rank data is 15-minute delayed. Educational information, not investment advice.