Implied Volatility

What’s New with the VIX?

Why the VIX move to 19 is not necessarily actionable. More

Consider a May bull put spread to capture premium in Apple ahead of its highly anticipated earnings announcement. More

Chipotle falls after earnings, but not as much as options prices were predicting. More

Vega measures how much an options position will shift with each move in implied volatility, helping traders avoid being blindsided. More

Option traders can consider a short-term strategy before JPMorgan announces earnings tomorrow morning. More

The VIX is near a historical low and market movement has been uninspiring. This trend may be poised to continue. More

Options strategies to consider playing in the aftermath of Friday's employment report. More