Gold Resource Corporation (GORO) 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.

Gold Resource Corporation (GORO) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Gold industry, with a market capitalization near $188.3M, listed on AMEX, employing roughly 480 people, carrying a beta of 1.05 to the broader market. Gold Resource Corporation engages in the exploration, development, and production of gold and silver projects in Mexico and the United States. Led by Allen Joseph Palmiere, public since 2006-09-14.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$1.33
ATM IV
425.9%
HV 20-Day
72.5%
HV 60-Day
80.2%
IV Rank
100.0%
IV Percentile
100.0%

As of May 15, 2026, Gold Resource Corporation (GORO) ATM implied volatility is 425.9%. 20-day realized volatility is 72.5%, producing an IV-HV spread of +353.4 vol points. Options are pricing in more volatility than the stock has recently delivered, the volatility risk premium. IV rank is 100.0%.

How GORO iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Gold Resource 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 425.9% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. 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 GORO iv/hv history questions

Is GORO options pricing rich or cheap right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Gold Resource Corporation (GORO) ATM IV is 425.9% against 20-day realized volatility of 72.5%. IV rank is 100.0%. GORO options are pricing in more volatility than the stock has recently realized: a positive variance risk premium worth 353.4 vol points.
What is the GORO 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. GORO 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 GORO 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. GORO's current rank of 100.0% 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.