AJG vs ARES: Options Risk Comparison

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Ares Management Corp compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AJG	ARES
Risk Score	64	26
Risk Band	MEDIUM	LOW
IV Rank	17.7	2.4
IV %	33.5%	37.9%
Edge Score	-46	-24
Price Δ	-1.5%	-2.0%
Next Earnings	2026-10-29	2026-11-02
Sector	Financials	Financials

Which has higher options risk?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) currently carries the higher options risk score (64 vs 26 for ARES) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, Ares Management Corp (ARES) has the better edge score (-24) — 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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