AMT vs ESS: Options Risk Comparison

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ and ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	AMT	ESS
Risk Score	47	100
Risk Band	MEDIUM	HIGH
IV Rank	86.4	100.0
IV %	36.0%	48.6%
Edge Score	+39	0
Price Δ	+1.3%	+0.0%
Next Earnings	2026-07-28	2026-07-29
Sector	Real Estate	Real Estate

Which has higher options risk?

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (ESS) currently carries the higher options risk score (100 vs 47 for AMT) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ (AMT) has the better edge score (+39) — 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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