ALB vs FCX: Options Risk Comparison

ALBEMARLE CORP and FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	ALB	FCX
Risk Score	99	100
Risk Band	HIGH	HIGH
IV Rank	11.9	31.4
IV %	52.8%	47.7%
Edge Score	-87	-69
Price Δ	-3.5%	-1.2%
Next Earnings	2026-11-04	2026-10-27
Sector	Materials	Materials

Which has higher options risk?

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) currently carries the higher options risk score (100 vs 99 for ALB) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) has the better edge score (-69) — 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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