Volatility Analysis

Weekly Volatility Outlook: AAPL

AAPL implied volatility is at 31.71%. We break down the 7-day expected move and probability zones.

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Market Context

AAPL is trading at $307.10 with an annualized Implied Volatility (IV) of 31.71%.

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

Analysis Date

Jul 31, 2026

Target Date

Aug 7, 2026

Price

$307.10

IV

31.71%

Volatility Math (7 Days)

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

Formula: 31.71% × √(7/365) ≈ 4.39%.

In dollar terms, this is approximately ±$13.48.

The market expects AAPL to stay within ±4.39% about 68% of the time over the next 7 days.

Time Factor

0.1385

Exp. Move %

±4.39%

Exp. Move $

±$13.48

Probability Cone

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

68% Confidence

$293.61 — $320.59

80% Confidence

$289.82 — $324.38

90% Confidence

$284.92 — $329.28

95% Confidence

$280.67 — $333.53

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 31.71% implies a ±4.39% move in 7 days.
  • The 68% confidence interval is $293.61 to $320.59.
  • Ranges are based on static IV; earnings or news can expand these significantly.