For options traders, volatility often matters just as much as price direction. The problem? Tracking metrics like IV Rank, IV Percentile, and IV/HV ratios can feel overwhelming. That’s where ...

Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big ...

Nvidia is hitting all-time highs and has become the most valued company in history - surpassing $4 trillion in market capitalization. What is the options market is saying about this? Options put-call ...

Every options trader knows that volatility creates both risk and opportunity, but few truly understand the hidden forces that drive it. In his latest video, Barchart contributor Gavin McMaster breaks ...

The S&P 500 options market is flashing signs of unusual short-term anxiety. Traders have bid up the prices of near-term options so much that the implied volatility for options expiring in the next ...

Wild swings and big moves aren’t just confined to equities anymore. The MOVE index, which tracks vol in the market for options on Treasury notes and bonds, just spiked above 137. That puts it at the ...

A snapshot of the top strategies to make money from a highly volatile market Heading into the new year, traders expecting more volatile markets may want to refresh their approach. Discover the top ...

The UTLY ETF capitalizes on volatility with options strategies to deliver weekly cash payouts. Investors should understand the benefits and drawbacks of ULTY before considering a share position. Are ...