Volatility Analysis

Weekly Volatility Outlook: NVDA

NVDA implied volatility is at 38.91%. We break down the 7-day expected move and probability zones.

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Market Context

NVDA is trading at $199.00 with an annualized Implied Volatility (IV) of 38.91%.

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

$199.00

IV

38.91%

Volatility Math (7 Days)

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

Formula: 38.91% × √(7/365) ≈ 5.39%.

In dollar terms, this is approximately ±$10.73.

The market expects NVDA to stay within ±5.39% about 68% of the time over the next 7 days.

Time Factor

0.1385

Exp. Move %

±5.39%

Exp. Move $

±$10.73

Probability Cone

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

68% Confidence

$188.28 — $209.72

80% Confidence

$185.26 — $212.74

90% Confidence

$181.37 — $216.64

95% Confidence

$177.99 — $220.02

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 38.91% implies a ±5.39% move in 7 days.
  • The 68% confidence interval is $188.28 to $209.72.
  • Ranges are based on static IV; earnings or news can expand these significantly.