Implied Volatility: An Overview

Options FAQ: Where can investors find information on corporate actions?

When an adjustment is warranted, OCC (The Options Clearing Corporation) will post all the relevant details on their website, www.theocc.com.

Options FAQ: How do interest rates impact options?

Interest rates play a crucial role in options pricing, primarily through the risk-free rate, a key factor in models like Black-Scholes. But how exactly do rising or falling interest rates affect call and put options?

Historical Volatility: An Overview

Historical volatility is a key metric used by investors to evaluate past price behavior and inform future strategy. In this video, we break down the basics of historical volatility, how it’s measured, and what it can reveal about the markets.

Options FAQ: How might investors navigate options disclosures?

Before opening a trading account for options, investors must receive the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options document, also known as the Options Disclosure Document (ODD). But what exactly is the ODD, and what resources are available to help investors better understand the risks of options?

Volatility: IV Metrics

Implied Volatility (IV) gives traders insight into how much the market expects an asset’s price to move—but IV Rank and IV Percentile take it a step further.

Volatility: An Overview

Volatility is a key concept in options trading—but what does it really mean? In this video, we break down the basics of market volatility, how it’s measured, and why it matters to investors.