IV Skew · 2026-05-15
V IV Skew
Total OI 109K
Call OI 66K
Put OI 43K
OI PCR 0.66
Total Volume 10K
Call Volume 7K
Put Volume 3K
Volume PCR 0.43
ATM IV (nearest) 26.64%
ATM IV (30d) 23.08%
Max Pain 322.5 2026-05-15 · 2d
Expected Move ±1.79% 321 – 333
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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 V?
IV skew is the difference in implied volatility across strike prices for V 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 V ATM IV is 2664.0% with relatively flat skew.
What does a steep IV skew mean for V options strategy?
A steep put skew for V 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 V and how does it compare to its 30-day average?
V's current nearest-expiry ATM implied volatility is 2664.0%, compared to the 30-day ATM IV of 2308.0%. The IV Rank of 0 out of 100 contextualises this reading against V's own 52-week IV range — low, meaning options are cheap relative to their historical range.
How often is V IV skew data updated on StrikeVue?
V 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.