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Vol Skew Controls
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Change All Vols
Left-click in the value area to shift the Theoretical vol points vertically on the chart.
Enable Pivot Point
Lets you choose a reference point for all other adjustments instead of using the current futures price.
Upside
To change the upside vol points, left-click in the Value area to adjust the upside of the Theoretical vol points on the chart.
Downside
To change the downside vol points, left-click in the Value area to adjust the downside of the Theoretical vol points on the chart.
Tilt
Left-click in the Value area to change the tilt of the Theoretical vol points on the chart.
Width
Left-click in the Value area to change the width of the Theoretical vol points on the chart.
Shift
Left-click in the Value area to shift the Theoretical vol points on the chart.
Increments
Left-click in the Value area to bring up a menu to edit the increments on the chart.
Volatility Increment
Set the increment for the amount of volatility change for this month.
Details:
- It is applied using the up and down arrows associated with volatility change.
- The increment is applied to all strikes in the month.
Up Side Increment
Set the increment for the amount of upside strikes' volatility change for this month.
Details:
- It is applied using the up and down arrows associated with volatility change.
- The increment is applied to all strikes to the upside in the month.
Down Side Increment
Set the increment for the amount of downside strikes' volatility change for this month.
Details:
- It is applied using the up and down arrows associated with volatility change.
- The increment is applied to all strikes to the downside in the month.
Tilt Increment
Set the increment for the amount in volatility change to tilt the skew clockwise and counterclockwise for this month.
Details:
- It is applied using the up and down arrows associated with increment change.
- The increment is applied to all strikes in the month.
Width Increment
Set the increment for the amount in volatility change for increasing and decreasing the skew for this month.
Details:
- It is applied using the up and down arrows associated with increment change.
- The increment is applied to all strikes in the month.