XLU Utilities Sector ETF
XLU IV Rank — are Utilities Sector ETF's options cheap or expensive right now?
IV Rank
50
Expensive — favor selling premium
0 · cheap50100 · expensive
Current IV
19%
IV Percentile
38%
52-wk IV high
27%
52-wk IV low
11%
Where current IV sits in its 52-week range
11%27%
Utilities Sector ETF's options are currently expensive. With an IV Rank of 50, implied volatility sits near the top of its 1-year range and richer than roughly 38% of the past year. Historically at this level, premium-selling strategies tend to be favored, since elevated IV tends to revert toward its mean.
Suggested play
Short strangle / iron condor
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Frequently asked
What does an IV Rank of 50 mean for XLU?
It means Utilities 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 XLU 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.