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	51	39
Risk Band	MEDIUM	LOW
IV Rank	50.1%	55.4%
IV %	28.0%	60.8%
Edge Score	-1	+16
Price Δ	+0.1%	+0.1%
Next Earnings	2026-07-28	2026-07-22
Sector	Materials	Materials

Which has higher options risk?

ECOLAB INC. (ECL) currently carries the higher options risk score (51 vs 39 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 (+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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