YieldMax JP Option Income Strategy ETF (JPO) IV/HV History

Comparing implied volatility to historical (realized) volatility reveals whether options are priced rich or cheap relative to actual price movement. Persistent gaps can signal trading opportunities.

YieldMax JP Option Income Strategy ETF (JPO) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $46.4M, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 0.85 to the broader market. The YieldMax JP Option Income Strategy ETF (JPO) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to generate weekly income by selling call options or call spreads on JPM. Led by Jay Pestrichelli, public since 2024-05-30.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$13.73
ATM IV
58.5%
HV 20-Day
19.8%
HV 60-Day
22.0%

As of May 15, 2026, YieldMax JP Option Income Strategy ETF (JPO) ATM implied volatility is 58.5%. 20-day realized volatility is 19.8%, producing an IV-HV spread of +38.7 vol points. Options are pricing in more volatility than the stock has recently delivered, the volatility risk premium.

How JPO iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on YieldMax JP Option Income Strategy ETF options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The iv/hv history view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 58.5% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the iv/hv history data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked JPO iv/hv history questions

Is JPO options pricing rich or cheap right now?
As of May 15, 2026, YieldMax JP Option Income Strategy ETF (JPO) ATM IV is 58.5% against 20-day realized volatility of 19.8%. JPO options are pricing in more volatility than the stock has recently realized: a positive variance risk premium worth 38.7 vol points.
What is the JPO variance risk premium?
The variance risk premium is the persistent gap between implied and subsequently realized volatility. In equity markets it averages positive because option sellers demand compensation for bearing variance shocks. JPO is currently priced consistently with this premium, which is one input to whether short-vol or long-vol structures carry their typical edge.
What does JPO IV rank mean for strategy selection?
IV rank normalizes the current ATM IV to its 1-year range: 0% is the low, 100% is the high. JPO's current rank signals where current pricing sits in its own 1-year history. High-rank regimes typically favor premium-selling structures (credit spreads, condors, covered calls); low-rank regimes typically favor premium-buying or long-volatility structures.