Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) currently has an IV rank of 5.8%, which measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 52-week range.

VZ max pain for the nearest expiration is $47.00. Max pain is the strike price where option holders collectively lose the most money at expiration.

What is VZ expected move?

VZ expected move for the nearest expiration is ±1.6%, derived from options pricing.

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VZ

Verizon Communications Inc.Close $47.82EOD only

Max Pain

$47.00

Next expiry May 22, 2026

Expected Move

±$0.78

1.6% from close

Price Gap

-0.82

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Low premium

P/C OI

0.89

Slightly call-heavy

Consensus

4/4

Partial coverage

Published snapshot: May 20, 2026 close

End-of-day snapshot

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Published Snapshot

May 20, 2026 close

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GEX PositiveDEX LongMax Pain Below

Net Call PremiumExp. Move NarrowIV Low

Gamma Exposure (GEX)

Delta Exposure (DEX)

Expected Move by Expiration

Expiration	DTE	Expected Move	Move %	Lower	Upper
2026-05-22	2	±$0.78	±1.6%	$47.03	$48.60
2026-05-29	9	±$1.36	±2.8%	$46.46	$49.18
2026-06-05	16	±$1.82	±3.8%	$46.00	$49.63
2026-06-12	23	±$2.17	±4.5%	$45.64	$49.99
2026-06-18	29	±$2.38	±5.0%	$45.43	$50.20
2026-06-26	37	±$2.66	±5.5%	$45.16	$50.47

Signals

GEX PositiveDEX LongMax Pain Below

Net Call PremiumExp. Move NarrowIV Low

Quick Stats

Total GEX$76.0M

Total DEX$31.0M

Net Premium$2.6M

Max Pain (nearest)$47.00

Key Levels

52-Week Low$37.74

200 DMA$43.55

100 DMA$46.28

50 DMA$48.27

52-Week High$51.68

Upcoming Events

Earnings2026-07-21

Consensus

**Primary thesis: Multi-week pin at $50.** Invalidation is a close below $48.37. The regime strongly favors selling premium via iron condors and put spreads. Top plays: 1) **Iron Condor (4/17)** for defined-risk range trade, 2) **Reverse Calendar** to harvest the May IV kink, 3) **CSP (4/10)** for high-probability income. Choose based on risk tolerance: condor for defined risk, calendar for vol plays, CSP for potential stock acquisition. Limited coverage: 4/4 persona reports available.

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Strongest Signal: GEX Positive
Total GEX: $0.08B
Total DEX: $31.0M
Expected Move: ±1.6%
Put/Call OI: 0.89
Near Max Pain: $47.00
Flow Tilt: Call-heavy $2.6M
Spot Price: $47.82

How to Use This Overview

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What it summarizes

Overview pulls the main options context into one place: dealer positioning, volatility, expected move, max pain, and current report coverage.

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Use the chain when you need contract selection, dealer exposure when you want positioning context, and reports when you want a structured setup with entry and risk context.

What to remember

This is a market-close snapshot, so the hierarchy can drift intraday when spot, IV, or headline risk moves quickly.

Treat this page like a map of the close, not a live execution dashboard.

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