Implied Volatility

How to Trade Friday’s Employment Report

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

Conquering the Notoriously Difficult Straddle Play

Straddles don't win if the stock moves higher or lower - they profit if the stock moves higher or lower than anticipated. More

Oil Spike Spells Opportunity

Think crude will stay above $105? Consider shorting puts in the U.S Oil Fund ETF. More

Nothing to Fear but the VIX of the VIX Itself

A new index will track the volatility of the CBOE’s Volatility Index (VIX), which is more commonly known as the stock market’s fear gauge. Say what? More

VIX and Other Indicators Signal a Stock Slide

With the S&P 500 in seriously overbought territory, a correction looks to be near. Here are 3 ETFs that let you play the VIX. More

Tap Into Sky-High Option Premiums

Option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, selling options in today’s market is an excellent strategy. More

4 Must Knows About Option Volatility

Option traders must learn and study the role that volatility has in the pricing of options. More