Implied Volatility

The lift in implied volatility is increasing the appeal of option-selling strategies like individual credit spreads and iron condors. Consider these two SPY trades. More 

Traders wishing to go the higher-probability route who want to make a bet that GLD will remain above its potential double bottom could sell bull put spreads. More 

Following Facebook's recent earnings announcement, implied volatility has dropped -- the perfect environment for options buyers who have been considering a trade. More 

Find out how extraordinarily low implied volatility is affecting what options trades you should pursue to hedge your portfolio. More 

Last month's long straddle on SLV is sitting on 50% gains. Here's how to squeeze a little bit more out while securing some of the profits in the original trade. More 

Gold's implied volatility has dropped to levels unseen since the CBOE launched the gold-based VIX Index in mid-2008. Here's how to exploit it. More 

Apple's market cap milestone also came alongside a surge in implied volatility, teaching us two important lessons. More