Stock Score Analysis
When trading options, we often focus on option specific data points such as IV, time decay, volatility, the Greeks, etc. These are …
Multi-column sorting
We’ve just launched the Multi-column sorting feature that allows you to sort results by two columns. This feature will enable you to …
What is Expected Value and 3 ways to use it
This article is part of a series of educational articles that describe some of the advanced concepts implemented in Option Samurai’s option scanner. …
Creating an optimum vertical spread
INTRODUCTION Vertical spreads are perhaps the most fundamental option structures besides the single calls and puts. A trader can be profitable just …
Implied Volatility Backtest 2: Predicting RV Change
This is a multiple article series. In part one, we discussed how the IV percentile predicts future IV change. In this article, …
Using ATR when trading options
Recently many users have shared stories with me about successes they had with our ‘buy cheap calls’ pre-defined report. This report is …
Optimal Iron Condor Strategy and how to find it in Option Samurai
Today we will discuss one of the most popular strategies in options trading: iron condor. The Strategy became very popular due to …
Difference between IV Rank & IV Percentile
In the OptionSamurai Scanner, we use IV Percentile to compare the IV of different stocks and call it “IV rank” as we …
Unusual options activity (with step-by-step guide)
Recently we’ve added two predefined scans that help you find unusual options volume across the entire market. These scans help you see …
Special Macro Report – Coronavirus March 2020
Last weekend we sent a special report to our premium users describing our views long term and how the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) …