AES vs LNT: Options Risk Comparison

AES CORP and ALLIANT ENERGY CORP compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AES	LNT
Risk Score	37	27
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	34.1%	89.5%
IV %	31.3%	23.6%
Edge Score	-3	+62
Price Δ	-0.1%	-0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-07-30	—
Sector	Utilities	Utilities

Which has higher options risk?

AES CORP (AES) currently carries the higher options risk score (37 vs 27 for LNT) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) has the better edge score (+62) — a stronger blend of high IV Rank and low risk.

Risk score (0–100) reflects active catalysts — earnings, legal, SEC filings and news. Edge score = IV Rank − risk score; higher is better for selling premium.

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