Learn about the Black-Scholes model, how it works, and how its formula helps estimate fair option prices by weighing ...

Option buyers should be wary when implied volatility appears to be running much higher than historical Today we are taking a closer look at volatility -- specifically, what it means when there is an ...

When most traders start out with options, they feel overwhelmed. And I get it. Options move fast. They have their own language. They’re volatile. The wrong advice can mean the difference between a ...

Volatility influences options prices because dramatic price swings amplify gains and losses. While traders can’t look at a crystal ball to see how much volatility the market will endure, implied ...

One of the major factors that influences the price of an option is implied volatility (IV). In simplest terms, implied volatility is the anticipated movement of an underlying equity over a certain ...

Explore the VIX, the go-to index for tracking S&P 500 volatility. Learn about its calculation and impact on your investment ...

When the stock market becomes a roller coaster, the gains and losses both get larger. Traders have the potential to make profits during volatility, but getting it wrong can result in losses. Some ...

Volatility is back in a big way! Last week we saw a hug number of companies reporting. This week is a little quieter, but we still have a lot of stocks of interest reporting. Before a company reports ...

Today we are taking a closer look at volatility -- specifically, what it means when there is an abundance or lack of volatility, as well as the two primary types of volatility each options trader must ...