Options Volatility Smile & Volatility Skew Explained | Options Trading

📅 Published: August 15, 2025 📁 Options & Derivatives 🎥 YouTube Video

Learn what implied volatility means and how it impacts options pricing in this clear, beginner-friendly guide. We break down the concepts of the volatility smile and volatility skew, showing how implied volatility changes across different strike prices. Whether you’re new to options trading or looking to understand volatility patterns more deeply, this video has you covered. Master the difference between a volatility smile and volatility skew to make smarter trading decisions.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Implied Volatility Explained
1:30 – Volatility Smile Explained
2:13 – Volatility Skew Explained

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