The next trade in our discussion of option spreads is the “straddle” in which we simultaneously buy or sell a call and a put with the same strike price and expiration date. The trade is typically ...

When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re looking for stocks with a low IV Percentile which could be ...

Trading options can be a complicated process as a lot of options strategies are available and traders need to evaluate all of the possible routes ahead of executing a trade. As such, Schaeffer's are ...

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is down nearly 50% from the beginning of the year. It’s the biggest year-to-date drop at this point in the year in the history of the "fear index" (data back to 1990).

Straddles can help a trader make money in the most volatile environments Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, March 12. Earlier this month, subscribers to our ...

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 ...

In 19 of the last 20 trading sessions, corn closed within a tight range of $3.83 to $3.98. It seems farmers are willing to make sales at $4 and end users are willing to buy at or below $3.80. I expect ...

At 5:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, there will be eight news reports released from the United Kingdom. All of these reports will impact your trading, especially if you are trading the ...