Amazon.com Inc.

AMZN
264.02 USD ↓ 3.20 (-1.20%)
Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Market Closed
IV Skew · 2026-05-18

AMZN IV Skew

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Total OI 161K
Call OI 101K
Put OI 60K
OI PCR 0.60
Total Volume 169K
Call Volume 107K
Put Volume 62K
Volume PCR 0.58
ATM IV (nearest) 20.37%
ATM IV (30d) 26.33%
Max Pain 265 2026-05-18 · 2d
Expected Move ±1.57% 260 – 268
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What is IV Skew?

How the market prices fear — and where it expects the risk to come from

IV Skew plots implied volatility across all strike prices. OTM puts typically carry higher IV than equivalent OTM calls — reflecting demand for downside prot…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IV skew for AMZN?
IV skew is the difference in implied volatility across strike prices for AMZN options on NYSE/NASDAQ. In most markets, OTM puts carry higher IV than OTM calls — this is called put skew, reflecting demand for downside protection. When OTM calls carry higher IV it is called call skew, often seen before earnings or in strongly bullish markets. The current AMZN ATM IV is 2037.0% with relatively flat skew.
What does a steep IV skew mean for AMZN options strategy?
A steep put skew for AMZN means OTM put options are expensive relative to calls — the market is pricing in tail-risk to the downside. This makes selling OTM puts relatively attractive (collect elevated premium) but buying put protection expensive. A steep call skew (unusual) signals bullish sentiment or an upcoming event. Traders use the IV skew to select strikes that offer the best premium relative to directional risk.
What is the current ATM IV for AMZN and how does it compare to its 30-day average?
AMZN's current nearest-expiry ATM implied volatility is 2037.0%, compared to the 30-day ATM IV of 2633.0%. The IV Rank of 0 out of 100 contextualises this reading against AMZN's own 52-week IV range — low, meaning options are cheap relative to their historical range.
How often is AMZN IV skew data updated on StrikeVue?
AMZN IV skew data — including call IV, put IV by strike, and ATM IV — is refreshed every 5 minutes during United States market hours. StrikeVue is completely free and requires no login or broker account.