FANG vs XOM: Options Risk Comparison

Diamondback Energy, Inc. and EXXON MOBIL CORP compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	FANG	XOM
Risk Score	49	20
Risk Band	MEDIUM	LOW
IV Rank	81.2%	79.3%
IV %	40.7%	34.0%
Edge Score	+32	+59
Price Δ	-0.3%	-0.2%
Next Earnings	2026-08-03	2026-07-31
Sector	Energy	Energy

Which has higher options risk?

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) currently carries the higher options risk score (49 vs 20 for XOM) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) has the better edge score (+59) — 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.

Run a full scan on each — free

Scan FANG → Scan XOM →

FANG risk pages

FANG overview FANG IV / options FANG earnings XOM overview XOM IV / options XOM earnings

More Energy comparisons

FANG vs APA FANG vs BKR FANG vs CVX FANG vs COP FANG vs DVN FANG vs EOG FANG vs EQT FANG vs EXE

TickerRisk provides risk scoring for informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Options trading involves substantial risk of loss. Full disclaimer