Adam Warner

Adam Warner

Adam Warner is the author of Options Volatility Trading: Strategies for Profiting From Market Swings, released in October 2009 from McGraw-Hill. He co-wrote the options column on Street Insight from 2003 to 2005, and is currently Options Editor at Minyanville.com.

When he’s not writing, Adam is a proprietary option trader with Addormar Co. Inc. He traded as a member of the American Stock Exchange from 1988-2001, and he has traded in several off-floor locations since then.

Adam graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in economics.

Recent Articles

Options Volatility Not Leaving Anytime Soon

By Adam Warner

It's clear that investor fear won't subside quickly.

Do VIX Futures Undercut the Fear Gauge?

By Adam Warner

Institutional traders debate whether the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is undercut by the futures that trade against it.

VIX Is Back in Black in 10-Day Rally

By Adam Warner

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) has moved up more than 30% in the last 10 trading days.

Apple Has Option Expiration PIN Possibilities

By Adam Warner

Options expiration Friday brings huge trades in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at strikes near stock price.

Not Enough Fear in the VIX Fear Gauge

By Adam Warner

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) may be accurately pricing in the fear that is roiling the markets this summer.

If Stocks Go Idle, Should Options?

By Adam Warner

The proposed “limit up limit down” volatility curb would pause stocks but keep options trading.

Futures Show Muggy July for VIX

By Adam Warner

The iPath S&P 500 VIX Term Futures (NYSE: VXX) imploded as the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) fell.

VIX Rally Looks Like Real Volatility Lift

By Adam Warner

The rally in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) appears real.

Low Volatility VIX in Midst of Sell Off

By Adam Warner

The S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX) is down but the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is little changed.

Watch VIX for Big Up Move Today

By Adam Warner

Looming weekends brings buyers to the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX). Consider going long the Fear Gauge.

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