ECL vs FCX: Options Risk Comparison

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

Metric	ECL	FCX
Risk Score	100	65
Risk Band	HIGH	MEDIUM
IV Rank	72.0	50.7
IV %	33.9%	58.5%
Edge Score	-28	-14
Price Δ	-1.8%	-3.5%
Next Earnings	2026-07-28	2026-07-23
Sector	Materials	Materials

Which has higher options risk?

ECOLAB INC. (ECL) currently carries the higher options risk score (100 vs 65 for FCX) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) has the better edge score (-14) — 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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