APD vs FCX: Options Risk Comparison

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. and FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	APD	FCX
Risk Score	22	39
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	33.5%	55.4%
IV %	28.6%	60.8%
Edge Score	+12	+16
Price Δ	+0.3%	+0.1%
Next Earnings	2026-07-30	2026-07-22
Sector	Materials	Materials

Which has higher options risk?

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) currently carries the higher options risk score (39 vs 22 for APD) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) has the better edge score (+16) — 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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