CF vs ECL: Options Risk Comparison

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and ECOLAB INC. compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	CF	ECL
Risk Score	21	32
Risk Band	LOW	LOW
IV Rank	36.9%	50.1%
IV %	47.4%	28.0%
Edge Score	+16	+18
Price Δ	-1.0%	+0.1%
Next Earnings	2026-08-05	2026-07-28
Sector	Materials	Materials

Which has higher options risk?

ECOLAB INC. (ECL) currently carries the higher options risk score (32 vs 21 for CF) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, ECOLAB INC. (ECL) has the better edge score (+18) — 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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