GameStop Corp. (GME) Implied Volatility

GameStop Corp. (GME) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 71.1%, an IV rank of 43 out of 100 over the past year. This page breaks down GME's implied volatility in plain English: where it sits versus its own history, how it compares with realized movement, and what the term structure and skew are saying.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close
$26.61
52-week range
$17.93 – $26.61
ATM IV (30d)
71.1%
IV rank
43 / 100
Moderate
Expected move
±$4.54 (±17.1%)
Put/call OI
0.25
Call-heavy
Max pain
$21
↓ 21.1% below close
Next earnings
Dec 8, 2026

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Implied Volatility & Expected Move

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GME 30-day at-the-money implied volatility, past year.

ATM IV — front expiration71.1%
ATM IV — 2 month62.3%
ATM IV — 3 month63.9%
IV rank (1 year)43 / 100
IV percentile (1 year)96%
Expected move (front expiration)±$4.54 (±17.1%)
Historical volatility — 10 day61.4%
Historical volatility — 21 day50.4%
Historical volatility — 30 day43.5%
Historical volatility — 60 day45.4%
IV / HV ratio1.63
Term slope (front − 3M)+7.2 pts
25Δ skew (front)-29.6 pts

An IV rank of 43 places current implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range. With an IV/HV ratio of 1.63, options currently price in more movement than the stock has recently realized. The term structure is in backwardation — front-month IV exceeds 3-month IV, a pattern often seen around near-term events.

GME IV Rank History

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GME IV rank (0–100), past year.

IV rank has fallen from 76 in Feb '26 to 43 today. An IV percentile of 96% means implied volatility was lower than today on 96% of trading days in the past year.

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GME Options FAQ

What is the implied volatility of GME options?

GME options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 71.1% as of Oct 9, 2026. That is an IV rank of 43 out of 100, meaning implied volatility is subdued relative to its own 52-week range.

Is GME implied volatility high or low right now?

By its own 52-week standards, GME implied volatility is currently moderate: IV rank is 43 out of 100 as of Oct 9, 2026. Compared with realized movement, the IV/HV ratio of 1.63 shows options pricing more movement than the stock has recently delivered.

What move do GME options imply before the next expiration?

Front-expiration GME options imply a one-standard-deviation move of ±$4.54 (±17.1%) as of Oct 9, 2026, derived from at-the-money option prices.

What is the difference between GME's IV rank and IV percentile?

IV rank (currently 43) measures where today's implied volatility sits between its 52-week low and high. IV percentile (currently 96%) counts the share of trading days in the past year with lower implied volatility than today. Percentile is less distorted by one-off volatility spikes.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.