IV Rank measures where the current implied volatility sits relative to its range over the past year. A rank of 80% means IV is in the top 20% of its annual range — ideal for selling premium.

What's the difference between IV Rank and IV Percentile?

IV Rank compares the current IV to the high and low over the past year (linear scale). IV Percentile counts the percentage of days IV was lower than today. IV Rank is better for spotting extremes; IV Percentile is better for gauging how unusual current levels are.

How do I use the scanner?

The scanner page shows all tracked stocks ranked by IV rank. You can sort by any column, filter by sector, and search for specific symbols. High IV Rank stocks (80+) are great candidates for premium-selling strategies.

Where does the data come from?

We pull options data from major exchanges via institutional-grade data feeds, with quotes updated throughout the trading day.

What plans do you offer?

We have three plans: Free ($0 — full IV scanner, sector heatmap, 10 watchlist symbols, 500 API calls/month), Pro ($49/mo or $470/yr — flow alerts, earnings analysis, short pressure scanner, GEX/DEX, CSV export, API access, 50 watchlist symbols), and Premium ($149/mo or $1,430/yr — everything in Pro plus live streaming, custom alert rules, dark pool flow, unlimited watchlist, bulk API).

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We offer monthly and yearly billing via Stripe. Yearly plans save you roughly two months. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time from your billing settings. No long-term contracts.

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Yes. Cancel from Dashboard > Settings > Billing. You keep access through the end of your current billing period. No cancellation fees.

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We don't offer automatic refunds, but if you're unhappy within the first 7 days, email support@voledge.io and we'll work it out.

What is unusual options flow?

Unusual flow flags options orders where volume significantly exceeds open interest, or where the trade size is abnormally large. These can signal institutional or 'smart money' positioning. Available on the Flow page for Pro and Premium users.

How do I export data as CSV?

On the Scanner or Flow page, click the 'Export CSV' button in the top-right toolbar. This downloads the current filtered view. CSV export requires a Pro or Premium plan.

Can I set custom alerts?

Pro users can set IV rank threshold alerts on watchlist symbols. Premium users get a full rule builder with multi-condition alerts (e.g., IV Rank > 80 AND volume > 10,000). Manage alerts from the Watchlist page.

Yes! Pro and Premium plans include API access for programmatic data retrieval. Create an API key in Dashboard > Settings > API Keys. See our docs for endpoints, rate limits, and examples.

What is the earnings IV crush analysis?

The Earnings page shows upcoming earnings with current IV, estimated move, and historical IV crush data. IV crush is the sharp drop in implied volatility after an earnings announcement — knowing the typical crush helps you size trades correctly.

How does the Short Pressure Scanner work?

We estimate daily short interest by combining FINRA short volume reports, bi-monthly FINRA SI snapshots, and SEC Fails-to-Deliver data. A calibrated cover rate model interpolates between official reports to give you a daily estimate. The composite Short Pressure Score (0-100) weights SI%, short volume ratio, days to cover, FTD momentum, and put flow bias. Stocks scoring 80+ with SI above 15% are flagged as squeeze candidates.

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Scanner data refreshes every 5 minutes during market hours. Options flow updates every 3 minutes. Premium users with live streaming get updates every 15 seconds.

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April 17, 2026

High IV Rank Stocks Today: NOW, MSFT, RBLX Lead the Screener

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--- title: "High [IV Rank screener](https://voledge.io/iv-rank) Stocks Today: NOW, MSFT, RBLX Lead the Screener (Apr 17)" meta_description: "High IV rank stocks today — NOW and MSFT print 70, RBLX at 69 with 92.7% IV. QQQ [GEX dashboard](https://voledge.io/dashboard/gex) pins near 640 and AAPL sits on its flip strike. Apr 17 daily brief." date: 2026-04-17 ---

# High IV Rank Stocks Today: NOW, MSFT, RBLX Lead the Screener

**AMD** ripping +7.20% and **ORCL** +5.60% are carrying the tape, but the more tradeable story is in the [implied volatility rank](/tools/iv-rank-screener) screener — **NOW** and **MSFT** both print 70, and **RBLX** sits at 69 with current IV near 92.7%.

## Market Volatility Regime: VIX and Term Structure

Breadth is clean: 29 advancing, 18 declining, average change +0.97% with Technology +1.37% doing the heavy lifting against a -0.27% drag in Consumer Discretionary. The average IV Rank across the watchlist is 42 — moderate, with 11 names reading above 50. Nothing in the tape suggests a stressed regime.

GEX confirms it. QQQ total gamma exposure is +551.9B with the flip strike way down at 580. SPY is +151.6B with the flip at 702 and a razor-thin 700/702 put-wall/call-wall band. This is a deep positive-gamma, pinned environment. Dealers are long gamma across the index complex, and their hedging flows dampen moves rather than amplify them. Expect compressed intraday ranges and faded extremes unless a macro catalyst forces a regime shift.

## Top IV Rank Setups Today

**NOW** and **MSFT** are tied at the top of the IV rank screener at 70. The absolute IVs tell different stories: NOW at 71.0% is rich in both relative and absolute terms — typical of a name approaching an [earnings calendar](https://voledge.io/dashboard/earnings) catalyst — while MSFT at 47.4% reflects a tight 30-day range being broken today with a +2.10% move. Both favor premium-selling structures, but check the [earnings calendar](/tools/earnings-calendar) before sizing — an event-driven 70 is a very different trade than a range-expansion 70.

**RBLX** at IV Rank 69, IV 92.7%, is the highest absolute premium in the cohort. The market is pricing in meaningful event risk; credit structures well outside the expected move have historically been the only premium-selling setup that survives names like this.

**AFRM** (IV Rank 60, IV 86.3%) and **SNAP** (56, 84.3%) round out the rich-premium tier — both carry persistent macro sensitivity on consumer credit and ad spend, respectively. **GM** (64, 46.7%) and **F** (63, 40.6%) are interesting for a different reason: elevated rank with moderate absolute IV means their 30-day ranges have compressed. When rank diverges from absolute IV like this, a directional catalyst usually breaks the spread one way or the other.

## GEX Regime and Key Levels

The most actionable single-stock [GEX level today](/tools/gex-dashboard) is **AAPL** at $263.40 — sitting directly on the flip strike of 262.5, between a 260 put wall and 265 call wall. A decisive close below 262.5 flips dealer gamma short and opens the door to a wider range. Above it, expect pinning inside the wall band.

**NVDA** shows 113.3B of aggregate GEX concentrated 195-200, with the call wall at 200 acting as the defended ceiling. **TSLA** at $388.90 is below its 390 put wall with no defined flip — dealer positioning is heavy across 387.5-400.

## What to Watch Today

Watch AAPL's 262.5 flip as the cleanest intraday regime tell in single names, and whether QQQ probes the 640 pin on continued tech strength. The high-IV-rank cohort screens as a short-premium environment — but only away from earnings.

## Related Reading

- [Gamma Exposure Explained: GEX Market Structure Report — Apr 16, 2026](https://voledge.io/blog/gamma-exposure-explained-gex-market-structure-report-apr-16-2026) - [High IV Rank Stocks Today: Apr 16 Daily Volatility Brief](https://voledge.io/blog/high-iv-rank-stocks-today-apr-16-daily-volatility-brief)