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Investors in Kura Oncology Inc. KURA need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Apr 17, 2026 $17.00 Call had some of the highest implied ...

The volatility term structure, which plots implied volatility against different expiration dates for options on the same underlying asset, can reveal when potential catalysts are anticipated by ...

How to profit from an IV crush with options strategies Understanding IV (implied volatility) Crush is crucial for options traders because it is a key component of option pricing. In this article, we ...

As an options trader, I am always on the lookout for potential earnings plays. One stock that caught my attention is CrowdStrike, due to a significant difference in implied volatility of options for ...

Implied volatilities spiked across asset classes last week as the Iran conflict escalated, with oil prices jumping over 35%.

One of the most important risk factors when trading financial assets and their derivatives is the actual and historical volatility of the underlying asset that impacts the implied volatility used to ...

Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big ...

Last month, a forward-looking measure of bitcoin volatility reached its highest point of the year as the digital currency suffered a notable sell-off, falling to its lowest since early 2024. The ...

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 ...

Understanding IV (implied volatility) Crush is crucial for options traders because it is a key component of option pricing. In this article, we will explore the concept of IV Crush in options trading.