Implied volatilities fell across asset classes last week on softer than expected CPI and easing trade tensions. Equity volatility led the way, with the VIX® index down 4.4 pts wk/wk to 16.4%, falling ...

IV spikes hint at traders to anticipate an IV crush With the new year approaching, many traders are reassessing their strategies and preparing for market conditions ahead. While implied volatility (IV ...

We can see the difference between SVI and spline more clearly here. As expected, SVI curves show nice “smiles.” On the other hand, the spline follows the datapoints more closely but can go only as far ...