Earnings season is here and we’ve got the first batch of big name companies reporting earnings this week with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), JP Morgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and American Express (AXP) all set to report. In today’s article, we will look at how to use Barchart’s Screener’s to find option trade ideas for this earnings seasons. More News from Barchart Stock Screener The first step is to use the Stock Screener to find c ...

Market volatility has dropped since the April correction, but with plenty of items on the news front, we could see a volatility spike at any point. That could mean it’s a good time to look for stock with a low implied volatility percentile. More News from Barchart A lot of stocks are showing a low implied volatility rank. Strategy (MSTR) for example, is showing implied volatility of 59.91% compared to a twelve-month low of 43.83% and a twelve-month high of 225.27%. Implied volatility rank is one of th ...

Volatility can be an option trader's best friend or worst enemy, depending on how it's approached. High implied volatility percentile signals that options prices are elevated compared to their historical norms, creating unique opportunities for those who know how to capitalize on them. More News from Barchart Whether you're selling premium to take advantage of inflated option prices or seeking sharp price swings for directional trades, understanding which stocks have unusually high IV is crucial. To ge ...