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	75	16
Risk Band	HIGH	LOW
IV Rank	100.0	79.9
IV %	44.4%	34.5%
Edge Score	+25	+64
Price Δ	-1.9%	-1.8%
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 (75 vs 16 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 (+64) — 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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