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XLK Technology Sector ETF

XLK IV Rank — are Technology Sector ETF's options cheap or expensive right now?

IV Rank
62
Expensive — favor selling premium
0 · cheap50100 · expensive
Current IV
35%
IV Percentile
86%
52-wk IV high
49%
52-wk IV low
12%
Where current IV sits in its 52-week range
12%49%

Technology Sector ETF's options are currently expensive. With an IV Rank of 62, implied volatility sits near the top of its 1-year range and richer than roughly 86% of the past year. Historically at this level, premium-selling strategies tend to be favored, since elevated IV tends to revert toward its mean.

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Short strangle / iron condor
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Frequently asked

What does an IV Rank of 62 mean for XLK?
It means Technology Sector ETF's implied volatility is currently near the high end of its past-year range, so its options are relatively expensive.
Should I buy or sell XLK options at this IV Rank?
Higher IV Rank generally favors selling premium (spreads, strangles, condors), since elevated volatility tends to revert toward its mean.

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