Earnings season is here and we’ve got the first batch of big name companies reporting earnings next week with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), JP Morgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Delta Airlines (DAL) all set to report. Earnings season can supercharge option premiums. But not all setups are worth chasing. More News from Barchart The key is narrowing your focus to a handful of trades where risk and reward are actually in your favor. Here’s a framework to h ...

Implied volatility (IV) isn’t just noise — it’s the heartbeat of the options market. In his latest YouTube video, Rick Orford breaks down how to align your strategy with volatility conditions by using metrics like IV Rank and IV Percentile. Here’s a quick guide from the clip: More News from Barchart Long Options: Look for Low but Rising Volatility When volatility is below 50% but trending upward, traders may find opportunities in long calls or puts. Why it works: You spend less on the option now, and ...