Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) 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.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Gold industry, with a market capitalization near $98.18B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 10,125 people, carrying a beta of 0.57 to the broader market. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in Canada, Mexico, and Finland. Led by Ammar Al-Joundi, public since 1972-06-01.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$180.59
ATM IV
43.7%
HV 20-Day
46.5%
HV 60-Day
48.1%
IV Rank
50.9%
IV Percentile
59.9%

As of May 15, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) ATM implied volatility is 43.7%. 20-day realized volatility is 46.5%, producing an IV-HV spread of -2.8 vol points. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied, an inversion that can signal a pending IV expansion. IV rank is 50.9%.

How AEM iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Agnico Eagle Mines Limited 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 43.7% 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 AEM iv/hv history questions

Is AEM options pricing rich or cheap right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) ATM IV is 43.7% against 20-day realized volatility of 46.5%. IV rank is 50.9%. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied: an inversion of the typical equity volatility risk premium that often precedes IV expansion.
What is the AEM 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. AEM is currently pricing inverted to the historical pattern, which is one input to whether short-vol or long-vol structures carry their typical edge.
What does AEM 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. AEM's current rank of 50.9% 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.