The Canadian options market continues to evolve, and access to high-quality historical data is more important than ever. We're excited to announce the release of IvyDB Canada 5.0! Read more: sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/op…

Options research depends on more than market prices. Context, methodology, volatility, greeks, and timing all shape the conclusion. Recent coverage featuring OptionMetrics reinforces that point. marketwatch.com/story/how-si…

The war in Iran has produced unprecedented volatility. But has it really? Have other periods been even more volatile? In this month’s blog…. optionmetrics.com/blog/crude…

Every third Thursday, two SPX expiration cycles collide - weekly Thursday contracts expire at the close while monthly Friday contracts sit one night away. Read the full blog below. optionmetrics.com/blog/when-…

The common perception is that markets have been more volatile recently. But is this really true? In this month’s blog, Brett Friedman examines various volatility metrics and comes to a surprising conclusion. Read the full blog: optionmetrics.com/blog/are-t…

Garrett DeSimone, Head of Quant Research at OptionMetrics, in Reuters’ latest on the U.S. dollar noted that markets are dialing back bets on dollar debasement, while our data shows rising interest in butterfly structures. Read the full article here: reuters.com/business/us-doll…

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April 2025 brought sharp volatility to the markets, but how does it really compare to past financial crises? This article is a quick, insightful read for anyone tracking market sentiment and investor psychology. lnkd.in/gpZGDfQ5

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Recently, VIX backwardation reached levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, raising concerns about future volatility. What does this mean for traders and investors? Find out more here: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

In this month’s blog, OptionMetrics contributor Brett Friedman discusses historical VIX term structures and how they are applicable to today’s market. Read the full blog below. #VIX #Futures #Market optionmetrics.com/blog/vix-f…

Dispersion trading has entered a new era. Basic (or “vanilla”) dispersion trading has become more popular lately. But let’s look beyond vanilla. We explore how data-driven approaches are reshaping dispersion trading here: bit.ly/4grybLa

Is there a best time to invest in SPY? After analyzing nearly 30 years of SPY ETF data to uncover which months deliver the highest returns and best risk-adjusted performance, the answer is clear. Find out more here: bit.ly/3EjUDsb

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