Volatility is a statistical measure of the degree of variation in the price of a financial instrument over time. While volatility of a financial instrument is often seen as a risk, it can also present ...

In this article, we delve into the concept of volatility and explore intriguing opportunities to use it to our advantage. Generally, volatility refers to the magnitude of price fluctuations relative ...

Trading VIX (Volatility Index) options requires understanding their unique structure, as they track the implied volatility of the S&P 500 over the next 30 days rather than a specific underlying asset.

Options trading has become popular, especially during periods of high volatility in the market. Traders use the IV Rank metric to identify opportunities where implied volatility is at extremes.

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Volatility, for example, refers to the propensity of a security's price to move ...

A recent Acuiti report found that 75% of prop trading firms surveyed saw volatility trading strategies out-perform other markets in 2022. Following a recent period of high volatility, strategies have ...

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) decreased to 41.18 in April, down from its score of 48.36 in March. The only index of its kind, the STAX is a proprietary, ...

Except for gold, implied volatilities for most asset classes ended 2025 near a 1-year low. Gold has been the biggest ...

Implied volatility is a powerful but often misunderstood metric that plays a major role in options trading. Implied volatility doesn’t tell you what’s going to happen to an option’s price, but it ...

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A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...