Volatility, which refers to the propensity of a security's price to move higher or lower, has several key concepts within the realm options trading. Implied volatility (IV) heavily influences the ...

The combination of greater accessibility, better education and highly unpredictable markets makes options an essential part ...

Options trading has become popular, especially during periods of high volatility in the market. Traders use the IV Rank metric to identify opportunities where implied volatility is at extremes.

Many traders think that predicting a stock’s direction is the best way to win with options. However, the most successful ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Volatility, for example, refers to the propensity of a security's price to move ...

In the fast-paced world of financial markets, day trading has emerged as a popular strategy for those seeking to capitalize on short-term price movements. This article examines four powerful ...

SPY (NYSE:SPY) finished higher by about 0.8% last week, another fairly quiet move inside what options were pricing (+/- 1.6%). The VIX was lower on the week and it's closing low Friday near 17 is its ...

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