Implied volatility (IV) is a market's forecast that is often used to help traders determine the correct trading strategies ...

IV crush explained in simple terms. Understand how implied volatility drops affect options pricing and how to calculate the ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Volatility, for example, refers to the propensity of a security's price to move ...

Last week, I gave you an in-depth look at delta, a major component of options pricing that can tell you how much your option will move in relation to moves in the stock price. But there are a few more ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...