Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) 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.
Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, with a market capitalization near $2.71B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 44,000 people, carrying a beta of 1.20 to the broader market. Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets home appliances and related products. Led by Marc Robert Bitzer, public since 1955-09-15.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $40.07
- ATM IV
- 59.2%
- HV 20-Day
- 73.8%
- HV 60-Day
- 61.2%
- IV Rank
- 47.7%
- IV Percentile
- 90.9%
As of May 15, 2026, Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) ATM implied volatility is 59.2%. 20-day realized volatility is 73.8%, producing an IV-HV spread of -14.6 vol points. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied, an inversion that can signal a pending IV expansion. IV rank is 47.7%.
How WHR iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Whirlpool 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 59.2% 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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WHR highest implied-volatility contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $35.00 | Jun 18, 2026 | 699 | 17.3K | 63.4% | $0.75 | $1.00 |
| PUT | $35.00 | Jun 18, 2026 | 699 | 17.3K | 63.4% | $0.75 | $1.00 |
Top 2 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by iv within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked WHR iv/hv history questions
- Is WHR options pricing rich or cheap right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) ATM IV is 59.2% against 20-day realized volatility of 73.8%. IV rank is 47.7%. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied: an inversion of the typical equity volatility risk premium that often precedes IV expansion.
- What is the WHR 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. WHR 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 WHR 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. WHR's current rank of 47.7% 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.