Every options trader knows that volatility creates both risk and opportunity, but few truly understand the hidden forces that drive it. In his latest video, Barchart contributor Gavin McMaster breaks ...

Volatility is often called the fear gauge of the options market. When fear rises, volatility spikes — premiums get expensive, risks increase, and opportunities can shift in an instant. When markets ...

IV spikes hint at traders to anticipate an IV crush With the new year approaching, many traders are reassessing their strategies and preparing for market conditions ahead. While implied volatility (IV ...

Goldman Sachs strategists expect post-earnings volatility to exceed what's currently being priced into options, according 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 ...

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 ...