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	89	57
Risk Band	HIGH	MEDIUM
IV Rank	100.0	65.3
IV %	50.2%	31.0%
Edge Score	+11	+8
Price Δ	-0.7%	-0.5%
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 (89 vs 57 for XOM) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) has the better edge score (+11) — 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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