Greeks and Volatility

Demystifying the Greeks

No matter where an investor is on their options journey, having a firm grasp of the Greeks is fundamental.

Calendar Spread Trading Strategies Explained

Time spreads, also known as calendar or horizontal spreads, can be a great options strategy. Generally, they involve both short- and long-term positions over differing expiration months that can be used as bullish, bearish or neutral strategies, making them appropriate for a number of investment scenarios.

Option Greeks as a Dashboard

In this video, Mat will use metaphor to summarize the Greeks as the building blocks of optionality.

The Definition of Delta & Delta Through Metaphor

In this video, Mat will explain Delta through metaphor and illustrate how Delta can be used to understand an options’ value sensitivity to stock price.

Key Points to Know About Selling Options

Learn motivations and risk factors when selling options and ways to generate premium income.

Selling the Greeks

Learn how investors might use the Greeks to understand theoretical changes in option's prices.

Historical Volatility: An Overview

Historical volatility is a key metric used by investors to evaluate past price behavior and inform future strategy. In this video, we break down the basics of historical volatility, how it’s measured, and what it can reveal about the markets.

Volatility: IV Metrics

Implied Volatility (IV) gives traders insight into how much the market expects an asset’s price to move—but IV Rank and IV Percentile take it a step further.

Volatility: An Overview

Volatility is a key concept in options trading—but what does it really mean? In this video, we break down the basics of market volatility, how it’s measured, and why it matters to investors.

Implied Volatility: An Overview

Implied volatility (IV) plays a crucial role in options pricing—and understanding how it works can give traders a better grasp of market expectations and valuation differences.