Best Options Strategy for REGN
Looking for the best options strategy for Regeneron (REGN)? There is no single answer — the right play depends on your outlook, your risk tolerance and current implied volatility. Below, our free engine shows the highest-scoring defined-risk strategy on the live REGN option chain right now, and a simple map from your view on REGN to the strategy that fits it. Model any of them in the calculator before you trade.
About REGN
Regeneron (REGN) is a major company in biotechnology. Options traders on REGN tend to watch drug sales, the pipeline and competition, since these can drive large moves in the share price.
REGN for options traders
Regeneron sits in a middle tier of biotech volatility — more predictable than a small-cap clinical-stage name yet far more event-driven than a diversified pharma giant. Its implied volatility (IV) runs at a moderate baseline but rises noticeably into earnings, where guidance on blockbuster products and pipeline progress can reprice the stock in either direction. FDA decisions, clinical trial data releases, and competitive threats to its flagship franchises are the catalysts most likely to produce sharp, gap-style moves.
Options liquidity is solid for the space, with meaningful open interest across monthly expirations and multi-strike depth sufficient for spread strategies. Traders who expect a large move into a known catalyst often reach for long straddles or strangles to avoid directional commitment. Between events, when IV is relatively compressed, income-oriented traders use covered calls or cash-secured puts to take advantage of still-elevated premium versus lower-volatility large caps. Defined-risk spreads — vertical calls or puts — are also popular for those with a directional view but limited appetite for naked premium selling.
Today's top-scoring strategy for REGN
Our engine ranks defined-risk strategies on the live REGN chain by probability of profit and risk/reward, then surfaces the best-scoring one. It is an educational illustration, not advice.
| Action | Qty | Type | Strike | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | 1× | PUT | $700 | $2.20 |
| Sell | 1× | PUT | $750 | $8.10 |
| Sell | 1× | CALL | $810 | $15.20 |
| Buy | 1× | CALL | $840 | $6.55 |
Simulation
Forward simulation of 6,000 lognormal price paths to expiration — not a historical backtest.
Strategy analysis
Greeks vs price
Price × volatility (today)
| −30% | −15% | IV | +15% | +30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $990 | −$1,543 | −$1,531 | −$1,505 | −$1,465 | −$1,418 |
| $950 | −$1,524 | −$1,480 | −$1,417 | −$1,348 | −$1,285 |
| $911 | −$1,413 | −$1,307 | −$1,207 | −$1,128 | −$1,077 |
| $871 | −$1,020 | −$898 | −$829 | −$806 | −$818 |
| $832 | −$237 | −$288 | −$378 | −$490 | −$610 |
| $792 | $405 | $94 | −$180 | −$416 | −$618 |
| $752 | −$70 | −$358 | −$604 | −$810 | −$984 |
| $713 | −$1,661 | −$1,619 | −$1,618 | −$1,642 | −$1,680 |
| $673 | −$3,030 | −$2,839 | −$2,682 | −$2,563 | −$2,476 |
| $634 | −$3,489 | −$3,410 | −$3,307 | −$3,196 | −$3,091 |
| $594 | −$3,543 | −$3,534 | −$3,509 | −$3,467 | −$3,412 |
Live scan from 2026-08-28 · quotes delayed ~15 minutes
Historical backtest: how a Iron Condor on REGN would have performed
We approximated a Iron Condor on REGN, entered repeatedly over the past year (93 historical entries, each held to expiration) with Black-Scholes-modelled entry premiums. Here is how that would have played out on real REGN price history — an educational backtest, not a prediction of future returns.
Approximate: entry premiums are modelled with Black-Scholes from trailing realised volatility, held to expiration and settled against the real historical close. Real fills, implied volatility and slippage differ — treat it as directional context, not exact returns.
Implied volatility
REGN is currently trading with moderate implied volatility, broadly in line with other large-cap stocks. On the options we scanned that was around 29% implied volatility, and higher implied volatility means richer premiums and wider expected moves.
Options on REGN currently price in about 29% implied volatility, versus roughly 31% the stock has actually realised over the past month. The two are roughly in line, so neither buying nor selling premium has a clear volatility edge here.
REGN's IV Rank is 0/100: implied volatility sits 0% of the way between its 16-day low (29%) and high (44%), and is above 0% of recorded days. Premium is historically cheap, which favours net-debit strategies like long options and debit spreads.
Off that volatility, the options market is pricing a move of about ±$63.57 (±8%) in REGN by 2026-09-25 — a range of roughly $729 to $856. Strikes inside that band hold most of the premium and see most of the action.
Across strikes, downside puts on REGN trade at a higher implied volatility than upside calls — the market is paying up for crash protection. That skew favours selling put spreads or buying calls over symmetric trades.
REGN options chain highlights: open interest, volume and skew
The live REGN options chain shows a put/call open-interest ratio of 0.89 (balanced), with at-the-money implied volatility near 29.6%. Open interest clusters at the $830 call — a common resistance "wall" — and the $640 put, a support "wall": the strikes option writers are most exposed to into expiration.
Snapshot of open interest, volume and implied volatility for the nearest scanned expiration — context, not a trading signal.
REGN insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
Open-market insider transactions at REGN over roughly the last six months, from SEC Form 4 filings. Open-market buys are the rarer, more telling signal — routine selling under pre-arranged plans is common, so read a net-selling figure with that in mind.
| Insider | Action | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guarini Kathryn | Sell | 400 | $320K | 2026-08-10 |
| Zoghbi Huda Y | Sell | 800 | $640K | 2026-08-10 |
| RYAN ARTHUR F | Sell | 200 | $130K | 2026-07-02 |
| RYAN ARTHUR F | Sell | 2 | $1K | 2026-05-01 |
| RYAN ARTHUR F | Sell | 1 | $712 | 2026-05-01 |
| RYAN ARTHUR F | Sell | 5 | $4K | 2026-05-01 |
Source: SEC Form 4 filings via Finnhub. Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) only — grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholding are excluded. Informational context, not investment advice.
REGN congressional trading (STOCK Act)
Recent REGN stock trades disclosed by members of the US Congress under the STOCK Act. Lawmakers must report trades within 45 days; amounts are disclosed only as broad ranges, and a trade is not an endorsement — treat it as context, not a signal.
| Member | Chamber | Action | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna (CA17) | House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-07 |
| Alan Armstrong | Senate | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: US House & Senate financial disclosures via Financial Modeling Prep. Amounts are the disclosed ranges. Informational context, not investment advice.
Liquidity and tradeability
REGN options are thinly traded, with wide bid-ask spreads around 35% near the money that eat into any edge — favour simple single-leg or tight defined-risk trades, and always use limit orders.
Earnings & IV crush
REGN's next earnings report is due around October 28, 2026. Options that expire after it price in a binary move, so their implied volatility is elevated and usually collapses right after the announcement — an "IV crush". If your expiration falls before this date, the trade sidesteps the event.
Dividend and assignment risk
REGN pays a dividend of about 0.5% a year, so short or covered calls on it carry early-assignment risk around each ex-dividend date — in-the-money calls are most exposed just before the stock goes ex-dividend.
Key figures
- Market cap
- $83.0B
- Beta (vs market)
- 0.19
- 52-week range
- $541.00–$821.11 (90% up the range)
- Short interest
- 3.5% of float · 4.2 days to cover
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How to choose an options strategy for REGN
Start with your outlook on REGN, then match it to a defined-risk structure. Here are the most common choices and when each makes sense:
Bullish
Buy a call for leverage with capped risk, or a bull call spread to lower the cost and breakeven when you have a target price.
Long Call → Bull Call Spread →Bearish
Buy a put to profit from a decline with defined risk, or a bear put spread to cheapen the trade when you expect a measured move down.
Long Put → Bear Put Spread →Neutral
Sell an iron condor to collect premium while REGN stays between two strikes, or write a covered call against shares you already own.
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How we pick the best strategy
For each ticker we pull the live option chain, build every supported strategy around the at-the-money strikes, and score them on probability of profit, risk/reward and capital efficiency — favouring defined-risk structures where the maximum loss is known up front. Methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best options strategy for REGN?
It depends on your outlook. Bullish traders often use a long call or bull call spread on REGN; bearish traders a long put or bear put spread; neutral traders an iron condor or covered call. Our live scan above shows the current highest-scoring defined-risk play.
Are REGN options liquid enough to trade?
Regeneron (REGN) is among the most actively-traded US options, which usually means tight bid/ask spreads and plenty of strikes and expirations — though you should always check the open interest and spread on the exact contract.
How much money do I need to trade REGN options?
Buying a single REGN call or put can cost as little as the premium (often one to a few hundred dollars), while income strategies like a cash-secured put need enough capital to buy 100 shares if assigned.
Is this financial advice?
No. Everything here is educational and uses delayed, third-party data. It is not a recommendation to trade REGN or any security. Do your own research.
What does Regeneron do?
Regeneron (REGN) operates in the Biotechnology industry. The "About Regeneron" section above gives a fuller picture of what the company does and how it earns money.
Does Regeneron pay a dividend?
Yes — Regeneron currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.5%. If you hold the shares (for example to write a covered call), the ex-dividend date can trigger early assignment, so check it beforehand.
When does Regeneron next report earnings?
Regeneron's next earnings are expected around October 28, 2026. Implied volatility usually climbs into the report and drops sharply afterwards (IV crush) — important for any options position held over the date.
Price trend
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Company information
- Headquarters
- 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, NY, 10591-6707, United States
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Employees
- 15,410
- CEO
- Dr. Leonard S. Schleifer M.D., Ph.D.
- Phone
- 914 847 7000
- Website
- www.regeneron.com
- Investor relations
- newsroom.regeneron.com
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