AJG vs AXP: Options Risk Comparison

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and AMERICAN EXPRESS CO compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AJG	AXP
Risk Score	27	17
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	0.1%	34.2%
IV %	37.4%	30.8%
Edge Score	-27	+17
Price Δ	+2.0%	+0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-07-30	2026-07-24
Sector	Financials	Financials

Which has higher options risk?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) currently carries the higher options risk score (27 vs 17 for AXP) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) has the better edge score (+17) — 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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