Volatility has eased in recent days as the market digests the tech sector continues to lead the way. However, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any time. The VIX Index closed at 18.92 ...

Options straddles and options strangles are two advanced options strategies that can be used to capitalize on changes in implied volatility (IV) and stock price volatility. Options straddles and ...

Volatility remains compressed as this bull market rolls on, with the VIX Index closing at 12.55 yesterday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re taking a look at the Long ...

Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2025 with the VIX Index closing at 17.38 on Tuesday. When ...

Options straddles and options strangles are two advanced options strategies that can be used to capitalize on changes in implied volatility (IV) and stock price volatility. Options straddles and ...

If you're new to options trading, you might be confused by the many terms, such as vertical options, straddles, and strangles. The following article will introduce you to each type and explain why ...

Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2025 with the VIX Index closing at 16.35 on Wednesday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re looking for stocks ...

This past week's stock market rally was not surprising. That's because a specific type of option trade known as a “Straddle” is currently profitable. When Long Straddle* trading is profitable in a ...

When traders first start using options, they often employ them either as a way to take a directional view on an asset (buying a call if they expect it to rise or a put if they expect it to fall) or as ...

Staying neutral can be difficult, whether in lunchroom arguments at work, watching a battle between rival sports teams or trading stocks in a volatile market. But one of the advantages of markets is ...