$NDX Volatility Skew

The at-the-money implied volatility for NASDAQ 100 ($NDX) options expiring Dec 3, 2026 (18 DTE) is 25.7%.

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Implied Volatility Stats

Showing results for 2026-12-03(w), calls & puts

Expiration Date Avg IV
2026-12-03(w) calls 26.83%
2026-12-03(w) puts 26.83%

$NDX Volatility Skew FAQ

What is volatility skew?

Volatility skew is the difference in implied volatility between options at different strike prices. A steeper skew means traders are paying more for options on one side, usually downside puts used as protection.

What is $NDX's one-year implied volatility range?

Over the past year, $NDX 30-day implied volatility ranged from 14.3% on Dec 26, 2025 to 33.4% on Nov 5, 2026.

How has $NDX implied volatility changed recently?

$NDX 30-day implied volatility went from 21.1% on Oct 16, 2026 to 25.2% on Nov 13, 2026. See the $NDX implied volatility history for a longer view.

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