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Implied Volatility / VIX

The Volatility Index (or VIX) is a weighted measure of the implied volatility for SPX put and call options. The puts and calls are weighted according to time remaining and the degree to which they are in or out of…
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Basket Strategies

Backtest your strategies against a basket of 100+ symbols simultaneously. Using the OptionStack platform, you can scan for specific market conditions across 100+ stocks simultaneously, and trade when those market conditions arise. For instance, you can buy a call option whenever a…
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Earnings Strategies

Trading Around EarningsEarnings season can provide ample profit opportunities, but using the wrong trading strategy can just as easily spell disaster. For most traders seeking to profit during earnings season, there are two basic schools of thought: Take advantage of potentially higher implied volatility…