AMGN vs BSX: Options Risk Comparison

AMGEN INC and BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AMGN	BSX
Risk Score	84	93
Risk Band	HIGH	HIGH
IV Rank	47.2	52.6
IV %	31.5%	47.9%
Edge Score	-37	-40
Price Δ	-0.8%	-2.5%
Next Earnings	2026-11-03	2026-10-28
Sector	Health Care	Health Care

Which has higher options risk?

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP (BSX) currently carries the higher options risk score (93 vs 84 for AMGN) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMGEN INC (AMGN) has the better edge score (-37) — 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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