GOOGL vs NFLX: Options Risk Comparison

Alphabet Inc. and NETFLIX INC compared side by side — risk score, IV Rank, edge and earnings. Updated every 30 minutes.

Metric	GOOGL	NFLX
Risk Score	100	98
Risk Band	HIGH	HIGH
IV Rank	38.5	42.4
IV %	39.5%	37.9%
Edge Score	-62	-56
Price Δ	-1.9%	-0.1%
Next Earnings	2026-07-22	2026-10-20
Sector	Communication Services	Communication Services

Which has higher options risk?

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) currently carries the higher options risk score (100 vs 98 for NFLX) — meaning more active catalysts that can drive an overnight move. For selling option premium, NETFLIX INC (NFLX) has the better edge score (-56) — 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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