Implied volatility (IV) is a market's forecast that is often used to help traders determine the correct trading strategies ...

Investors in Omnicell, Inc. OMCL need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Feb 20, 2026 $17.50 Put had some of the highest implied ...

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 ...

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.

Investors in Principal Financial Group, Inc. PFG need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan. 16, 2026 $100.00 Put had some of the ...

Earnings season picks up steam this week with 35 companies of interest due to report including some banks and big tech names. Before a company reports earnings, implied volatility is usually high ...

It’s a very quiet week on the earnings front with just a handful of key names reporting. This week, we have Adobe (ADBE), Broadcom (AVGO) and Oracle (ORCL) all reporting. Before a company reports ...

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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 ...

For individuals aspiring to become options traders, here are six of the best books that offer help in understanding and profiting from the options markets.

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 ...