OptionMetrics takes a look at patterns in volatility skew within the options market and the impact of third Thursday expiration.

As discussed in the first article, “The Hidden Potential of Learning How to Trade SPX and Gold Options” I pointed out that there are several fundamental principles that must be mastered before profits ...

Implied volatilities gained modestly across asset classes last week – albeit from low levels. NVDA’s tepid results last week capped a month of Tech underperformance, with the S&P equal-weight index - ...

Options-related pessimism has unwound, which could result in short-term challenges “The market has bent pre-election, but going into this week and the FOMC meeting, it remains above the lower ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the fundamentals may help beginners understand the fundamentals of options trading. To better assist them, we are exploring how weekly and monthly options ...

Implied volatilities were mixed across asset classes last week as the US government shut down for the first time since 2018. SPX options ended September with a record volume month, averaging 4.26M ...