If you’re new to options trading and exploring platforms like Interactive Brokers, you might notice a term called “IV Last” in the options chain for stocks like National Grid PLC. In the screenshot, it shows 18.8% for National Grid’s options. This number, implied volatility (IV), can seem confusing, but it’s a key concept for understanding...
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Understanding Options Volume
If you’re new to options trading on platforms like Interactive Brokers, you might come across terms and figures in an options chain that seem confusing at first. One such term is “options volume,” often abbreviated as “Opt Vlm.” In the screenshot of National Grid PLC (NG.) options on Interactive Brokers, you’ll notice that “Opt Vlm”...
Option Chains for Beginners – Interactive Brokers Example
Understanding National Grid PLC Options Chain on Interactive Brokers Overview of the Screenshot (Note: a full size of the screenshot appears at the end of the article) This screenshot shows an options chain for National Grid PLC, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as displayed on the Interactive Brokers platform. This isn’t...