Low volatility option strategies
The casual observer would assume that all is well in the investing world.
The major market indexes are making new all-time highs. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, sometimes referred to as the fear gauge, is trading at a relatively low level, suggesting that traders have little fear of a severe market decline.
In Low IV, Should You Trade Calendars or Debit Spreads?Trading options in a low-volatility environment, however, is challenging. WSJ WSJ LIVE WSJ Live on Facebook.
MORE Mansion Global WSJ Secure BigCharts Financial News Professor Journal Realtor. Home Magazine This Week's Edition Past Editions New: The Striking Price Options Strategies for a Low-Volatility Market In a market short on either fear or greed, options traders need to adjust their approach.
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