Options trading decisions get sharper when you add implied volatility directly to a price chart. Implied volatility explained through IBM, Tesla, and IWM shows exactly how volatility behaves around earnings, during selloffs, and during rallies in a way that IV rank alone cannot capture.
Tom Preston walks through how to add the IV indicator on the tastytrade platform, what the VIX-style calculation means when applied to individual stocks, why IBM's volatility dropped when the stock dropped after earnings, and how this chart helps you decide between a debit spread and a short premium strategy before you place a trade.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why Implied Volatility on a Stock Chart Changes Everything
00:37 Adding the IV Indicator on the tastytrade Platform
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