OptionMetrics, LLC

OptionMetrics, LLC is a privately held financial data and analytics firm headquartered in New York, NY. Founded in 1999 by Dr. David J. Hait, the company's core mission is to serve as a premier provider of comprehensive historical options and implied volatility data, enabling institutional investors and academics worldwide to conduct research, develop trading strategies, and assess risk.

OptionMetrics offers a suite of data products, primarily its IvyDB databases, which include historical options data for various global markets such as the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Global Indices. These databases provide accurate end-of-day prices, implied volatilities, and Greek calculations for equities, ETFs, and futures options. Key offerings like IvyDB US Intraday, IvyDB Signed Volume, and IvyDB Beta cater to detailed market analysis, while Woodseer Dividend Forecasting provides additional intelligence. The company's data is utilized by leading portfolio managers, traders, quantitative researchers, risk managers, and academic institutions to backtest strategies, evaluate risk models, and perform sophisticated empirical research.

In recent developments, OptionMetrics announced in August 2026 that its data is now available on Snowflake's private cloud marketplace, enhancing accessibility for institutional investors and academic researchers. The company also partnered with Equality Asset Management in August 2026 to broaden its product portfolio and expand market reach. In June 2026, OptionMetrics released IvyDB Canada 5.0, further expanding its international data coverage. The firm celebrated its 25th anniversary in June 2024, marking a quarter-century as a leader in providing research-grade financial data. David J. Hait continues to lead as CEO, supported by a leadership team including Eran Steinberg (COO), Diarmuid Kelleher (CFO), Moti Mizrahi (CTO), and Garrett DeSimone (Head of Quantitative Research).