Dover Corporation (DOV) 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.

Dover Corporation (DOV) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial - Machinery industry, with a market capitalization near $28.90B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 24,000 people, carrying a beta of 1.21 to the broader market. Dover Corporation provides equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services worldwide. Led by Richard Joseph Tobin, public since 1980-03-17.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$210.63
ATM IV
27.5%
HV 20-Day
30.8%
HV 60-Day
29.4%
IV Rank
49.5%
IV Percentile
69.0%

As of May 15, 2026, Dover Corporation (DOV) ATM implied volatility is 27.5%. 20-day realized volatility is 30.8%, producing an IV-HV spread of -3.3 vol points. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied, an inversion that can signal a pending IV expansion. IV rank is 49.5%.

How DOV iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Dover Corporation 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 27.5% 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 DOV iv/hv history questions

Is DOV options pricing rich or cheap right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Dover Corporation (DOV) ATM IV is 27.5% against 20-day realized volatility of 30.8%. IV rank is 49.5%. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied: an inversion of the typical equity volatility risk premium that often precedes IV expansion.
What is the DOV 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. DOV 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 DOV 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. DOV's current rank of 49.5% 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.