15 docs tagged with "volatility"

An introduction to calendar spreads, a unique options strategy that profits from the differential decay of time value between two options with different expiration dates.

A step-by-step case study of a successful volatility trade using a long straddle around a major economic news release.

Learn how to navigate the opportunities and risks of trading options during earnings season, with a focus on implied volatility and IV crush.

🌟 From Market Noise to Real Profit

🌟 Preparing for the Unthinkable

🌟 The Formula That Won a Nobel Prize and Changed Finance Forever

Explore the concepts of Theta (time decay) and Vega (volatility sensitivity), two critical components of an option's price.

Explore the iron butterfly, a defined-risk options strategy that offers a high potential reward for a precise bet on a stock's stability.

Master the iron condor, a defined-risk, high-probability options strategy for generating income in low-volatility, range-bound markets.

Learn how to profit from significant market moves, regardless of direction, using the long straddle—a foundational volatility strategy.

Discover the long strangle, a cost-effective options strategy for profiting from significant price moves when you're unsure of the direction.

Learn how to profit from low volatility and time decay using the short straddle and short strangle options strategies.

A deep dive into the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), what it measures, and how you can use it to hedge your portfolio and trade volatility.

🌟 Taming the Beast: How Quants Attempt to Forecast Market Storms

A comprehensive guide to choosing the right options strategy for trading volatility, based on your market forecast, risk tolerance, and goals.