MSCI implied volatility
From the closing options book · October 20, 2026 · updated after every close
MSCI's at-the-money implied volatility was 26.6% at the October 20, 2026 close. Over the past 152 sessions it ranged from 18.3% to 56.2%, putting today's level at an IV rank of 22 and IV percentile of 19.
MSCI at-the-money IV, last 60 sessions
Options were pricing more movement than MSCI actually delivered over the last 20 sessions (26.6% implied against 26.3% realized).
IV rank places today's IV between the period's low (0) and high (100); IV percentile is the share of sessions with lower IV. Both use MSCI's own closing history.
These are the October 20, 2026 closing numbers. Members see MSCI's map move live all session.
Common questions
26.6% at the money at the October 20, 2026 close.
22 over the past 152 sessions (IV percentile 19).
Its IV percentile is 19: low against its own past year.
Compare: implied volatility on other tickers
Measured from the closing options book and rebuilt after every close. Nothing on this page is live. Levels are where dealer hedging is concentrated, not targets or forecasts. Not investment advice.