Recent content by MFJones

Yeah, the past range is no guarantee of a hard ceiling on IV. It's just a strong guideline. Think of this analogy: Interest rates at historic lows can go even lower. Hell, they can go negative. But without a specific narrative pushing them that way, its more likely that they'll begin to revert...

I've been inspired to use IV percentile as an important factor in option strategy and trade selection. You know, comparing current IV to IV mean and range in the past year. I'm having a hard time finding historical IV data. I use schwab.com. Does the schwab platform have the data and I just...

Update @tomorton Thanks for the compliment. I agree that the strategic level is really important and I would venture to guess that many traders don't do a very good analysis at this level. It is the level where we find our edge. I'm sticking with the 7-30 day time frame and technology stock...

I'm just getting started. I'm trying to specify what markets, time frames, instruments, systems, and strategies will best suit my strengths and where the professional traders won't have as much of an advantage. I'll lay down some thoughts on each, but time frame is specifically on my mind and...