Option Chain in trading An option chain lists all option contracts, including put and call option for given security. However, several traders focus on net change,' 'bid,' 'last price,' and 'ask,' columns to assess current market conditions. Option chain is also called the option matrix.
What is Implied Volatility (IV)? Implied Volatility (IV) uses an option price to determine and calculate what the current market is talking about, the future volatility of the option's underlying stock. Implied volatility is one of the six essential factors used in options pricing models.
