In episode 5 of Options Discovery, Alex Teng discusses options volatility, beginning with the basics of what is volatility? He talks about how to calculate historical volatility with a set period of historical data using excel or a spreadsheet calculator. He also explains the relationship between historical volatility and implied volatility, and interviews Professor Bob Whaley, who is the director of financial markets research at Vanderbilt University. Whaley is also well known for his work developing some of the most widely used volatility indexes, such as the CBOE VIX and the VXN.
The Spread: Options Discovery Episode 5; Complete Interview: Bob Whaley; How price volatility impacts the value of options
OPTIONS DISCOVERY: In episode 5 of Options Discovery, Alex Teng discusses options volatility, beginning with the basics of what is volatility?
A SPREAD INTERVIEW: Bob Whaley Discusses Options Volatility and Volatility Indexes With JLN’s Alex Teng
Term of The Week – How price volatility impacts the value of options – August 3, 2022
