Historical Volatility

The Historical Volatility Window displays the historical volatility for a stock dependent on a specified time frame. To navigate to this graph, please take the steps outlined below.

Instructions
  1. From the left-side panel click the Quote The quote menu icon icon.

  2. Click the Option Analysis tab along the top of the Quote page.

  3. Scroll down to view the Volatility window.

    The option analysis historical volatility

  4. Hover your curser over the graph to view the historical volatility percentages. The percentage will populate in the top left corner of the window, followed by the expiry date.

  5. Change the time period by selecting the buttons at the bottom of the graph. You may also select the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the graph to switch from Daily to Annual.

    The option analysis historical volatility time period

  6. Edit the number of days by selecting the pencil The pencil icon. icon in the top right corner.

    The historical volatility number of days

 

Additional Resources

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