Learn how to interpret key metrics like IV rank and percentile to avoid volatility traps and find higher-probability trade opportunities with this lesson from Rick Orford.

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Volatility is often called the fear gauge of the options market. When fear rises, volatility spikes — premiums get expensive, risks increase, and opportunities can shift in an instant. When markets ...