FANG vs XOM: Options Risk Comparison

Diamondback Energy, Inc. and ExxonMobil Holdings Corp compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	FANG	XOM
Risk Score	85	45
Risk Band	HIGH	MEDIUM
IV Rank	65.0	48.2
IV %	38.8%	28.3%
Edge Score	-20	+3
Price Δ	-0.7%	+0.5%
Next Earnings	2026-11-02	2026-10-30
Sector	Energy	Energy

Which has higher options risk?

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) currently carries the higher options risk score (85 vs 45 for XOM) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, ExxonMobil Holdings Corp (XOM) has the better edge score (+3) — 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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