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	100	8
Risk Band	HIGH	LOW
IV Rank	100.0	39.3
IV %	82.9%	32.1%
Edge Score	0	+31
Price Δ	-2.3%	-0.9%
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 (100 vs 8 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 (+31) — 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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