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Implied Volatility Rank (1 Month)

Returns the implied volatility rank based on a 1-month lookback period. IV Rank shows where the current IV stands relative to its high and low over the specified period.

Calculation

IV Rank = (Current IV - 1m Low IV) / (1m High IV - 1m Low IV) * 100

Interpretation

IV Rank Meaning Strategy Implication
0-25 Low IV Consider buying options
25-50 Below average Neutral
50-75 Above average Consider selling options
75-100 High IV Favor selling strategies

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
Symbol string Yes Stock ticker symbol
StartDate date No Historical date (defaults to current)

Notes

  • 1-month is a shorter lookback period (more reactive to recent changes)
  • For longer-term perspective, use ImpliedVolatilityRank1y()
  • IV Rank is different from IV Percentile

Syntax

=ImpliedVolatilityRank1m(Symbol, [StartDate])
Excel Desktop (Windows)

Parameters

symbolstringRequired

Stock ticker symbol

startDatedate

Historical date to retrieve IV rank for (optional, defaults to current)

Returns

number

IV Rank as a percentage (0-100)

Examples

=ImpliedVolatilityRank1m("AAPL")
Current 1m IV rank for Apple
=ImpliedVolatilityRank1m("TSLA")
Tesla 1m IV rank
=ImpliedVolatilityRank1m("SPY")
SPY 1m IV rank
=ImpliedVolatilityRank1m("AAPL",DATE(2024,1,15))
Historical IV rank
=ImpliedVolatilityRank1m(A1)
Symbol from cell

When to Use

  • Deciding between buying or selling options
  • Screening for high/low IV stocks
  • Timing options strategies
  • Short-term volatility analysis

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Need longer-term perspective ImpliedVolatilityRank1y()
Need IV percentile ImpliedVolatilityPct1m()
Need raw IV value ImpliedVolatility()
Need historical IV ImpliedVolatility10d(), etc.

Common Issues & FAQ

What's the difference between IV Rank and IV Percentile?

  • IV Rank: Where current IV is relative to the range (high-low)
  • IV Percentile: What percentage of days had lower IV

Why is 1-month rank different from 1-year rank?

The 1-month rank uses a shorter lookback period, so it reflects more recent volatility changes. The 1-year rank provides a longer-term perspective.

What's considered high IV Rank?

Generally, above 50 is considered elevated, and above 75 is considered high. Use this to favor selling options strategies.

Related Formulas

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MarketXLS Excel Add-in Tutorial - How to Use Implied Volatility Rank (1 Month) and Other Financial Formulas
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