MERCURY GENERAL CORP (MCY) Options Statistics & Positioning

MERCURY GENERAL CORP (MCY) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 26.6%, an IV rank of 21 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$3.79 (±3.7%) move in MCY for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $75 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.02. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

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

Last close

$102.62

52-week range

$76.15 – $110.91

ATM IV (30d)

26.6%

IV rank

21 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$3.79 (±3.7%)

Put/call OI

0.02

Call-heavy

Max pain

$75

↓ 26.9% below close

Next earnings

Nov 1, 2026

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Most Active MCY Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
MCY $100 put	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.40	25.7%	10
MCY $95 put	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$1.85	36.8%	3
MCY $105 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.65	26.6%	2
MCY $95 put	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.15	50.6%	2
MCY $70 put	Mar 19, 2027	161d	$1.10	43.3%	1

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MCY Implied Volatility

26.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 21 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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MCY Open Interest

0.02 put/call OI ratio

12,609 calls and 289 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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MCY Max Pain

$75 max pain

26.9% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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MCY Gamma Exposure

$205.9M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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MCY Options Volume

18 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 8.00 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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MCY Most Active Options

$100 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

MCY's next expected earnings date is Nov 1, 2026. Options currently price a ±$3.79 (±3.7%) move for the front expiration.

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MCY Options FAQ

When is MCY's next earnings date?

MCY's next expected earnings date is Nov 1, 2026. Options currently price a ±$3.79 (±3.7%) move for the front expiration.

How often is MCY options data on this page updated?

All MCY statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see MCY max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated MCY pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

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.