Options are a financial tool that allow investors to take advantage of the changing market trends. Trades made with options generate profits by giving the trader control over a certain asset. Historical data shows how the value of stocks have changed over time. Traders can also use options to hedge against losses or speculate on …
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Volatility is a term used to describe the degree of change in a stock or market’s price. Stock market volatility is high when there is a lot of fluctuation in the prices of securities. Volatility can be measured on a historical or implied basis. Historical volatility is the measurement of how much prices have fluctuated …
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Implied volatility is a measure of the expected volatility of a security’s price. It is derived from the price of security options. When option prices are high, it means the market expects higher volatility in the underlying security, and vice versa. Implied volatility can affect an option’s price in a number of ways. Generally …
