Volatility Analysis

Weekly Volatility Outlook: BAC

BAC implied volatility is at 21.89%. We break down the 7-day expected move and probability zones.

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Market Context

BAC is trading at $62.04 with an annualized Implied Volatility (IV) of 21.89%.

With 7 days to expiration (Target: Jul 31, 2026), the market is pricing in the following potential range.

Analysis Date

Jul 24, 2026

Target Date

Jul 31, 2026

Price

$62.04

IV

21.89%

Volatility Math (7 Days)

To estimate the expected move, we convert annualized IV to the 7-day timeframe.

Formula: 21.89% × √(7/365) ≈ 3.03%.

In dollar terms, this is approximately ±$1.88.

The market expects BAC to stay within ±3.03% about 68% of the time over the next 7 days.

Time Factor

0.1385

Exp. Move %

±3.03%

Exp. Move $

±$1.88

Probability Cone

The following table shows the statistical probability ranges based on current volatility.

68% Confidence

$60.16 — $63.92

80% Confidence

$59.63 — $64.45

90% Confidence

$58.95 — $65.13

95% Confidence

$58.35 — $65.73

Disclaimer

This analysis is a static projection based on current IV. Real-world events may cause price to move outside these bounds. Not investment advice.

Key takeaways

  • Current IV of 21.89% implies a ±3.03% move in 7 days.
  • The 68% confidence interval is $60.16 to $63.92.
  • Ranges are based on static IV; earnings or news can expand these significantly.