SPY Volatility Skew

The Implied Volatility Skew Chart offers a visual representation of the implied volatility (IV). The chart displays the strikes on the x-axis and the IV on the y-axis, making it easy to see the level of volatility for each option.

Implied volatility is a measure of the expected volatility of a security's price. Volatility skew refers to the difference in implied volatility between different options for the same security. Understanding the volatility skew can be helpful for option traders, as it provides insight into the market's expectations for the security's future price movements.

You can filter the chart by calls or puts and can click on a point on the chart to navigate to the option's page.

Sources:

"What Is Volatility Skew in Trading? Reverse and Forward Skews". Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volatility-skew.asp.

Implied Volatility Stats

SPY 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 SPY's one-year implied volatility range?

Over the past year, SPY 30-day implied volatility ranged from 11.1% on Dec 24, 2025 to 26.8% on Mar 27, 2026.

How has SPY implied volatility changed recently?

SPY 30-day implied volatility went from 12.3% on Oct 9, 2026 to 20.3% on Nov 6, 2026. See the SPY implied volatility history for a longer view.