On average, option traders lose about 90% of the time. Thus, the put to call ratio is often used as contrarian indicator when reaching extreme levels. In this article, we will analyze the ...

The Put/Call Ratio (PCR) – the daily volume of Put options vs Call options on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange – is one of the most accurate indicators of stock market sentiment (optimism vs ...

The CBOE Volatility Index has increased by 40% in the past 30 days, indicating rising volatility in the financial markets. The Put/Call Ratio is currently trading around 1.49, suggesting a higher ...

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The Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio (SOIR) is one of many sentiment indicators we use at Schaeffer's to identify expectations for a stock, exchange-traded fund, or sector. The SOIR measures ...