VolRadar

VolRadar is a daily options analytics platform built specifically for premium sellers — traders running iron condors, credit spreads, cash-secured puts, and the wheel strategy on S&P 500 names. Every night after the US market close, VolRadar pulls end-of-day options data from ORATS, runs it through proprietary models, and ships a pre-market brief. By the time you sit down with coffee, you already know which tickers are worth selling and which to skip. The platform scans over 500 US stocks and major ETFs, delivering a single composite score called the Weather Score that tells you if today is a good day to sell premium. For traders who have been burned by earnings surprises or volatility spikes, VolRadar acts as your daily filter — it surfaces only the setups where short-term volatility is dropping and options are overpriced. The value proposition is simple: reduce your morning research from 55 minutes to 30 seconds. VolRadar gives you computed strikes, IV Rank, volatility risk premium, and earnings safety ratings so you can go from "which stock?" to "here is the trade" before the opening bell. Whether you are a part-time trader with limited screen time or a full-time professional looking to systematize your process, VolRadar continuously improves your workflow by telling you exactly what conditions favor premium selling and which tickers offer the highest edge.

Weather Score

The Weather Score is a 0 to 100 composite that distills five key factors into one actionable number: Premium Edge, VIX level, Volatility Trend, Earnings Safety, and Term Structure. A score of 65 or higher means conditions favor selling premium broadly. Scores between 40 and 64 signal selective trading. Below 40 means stand aside. This feature continuously improves your decision-making by removing guesswork from macro conditions.

Top Candidates Scanner

Every day after close, VolRadar ranks the top tickers by volatility edge and signal strength. Each candidate shows Edge score, IV Rank, RV Ratio, VRP in percentage points, and flags for earnings or volatility spikes. Strong signals indicate high-confidence setups where short-term volatility is dropping. This iterative scanning process helps you focus only on the highest probability trades each morning.

Full Ticker Report

For any ticker in the universe, VolRadar provides a complete analytics page showing VRP, IV Rank over a 252-day lookback, earnings risk assessment, and strategy ranking. You see which strategies work best for that specific stock — short puts, iron condors, or covered calls. This feature continuously evolves as new data feeds in, giving you a dynamic risk profile for every name you consider.

Strategy Builder

The Strategy Builder pre-fills computed strikes based on your target delta or target credit. It shows ranked strategies like Short Put or Iron Condor with estimated credit, breakeven points, and max loss. This tool eliminates manual strike selection and P&L calculation. As market conditions change, the builder updates its recommendations, ensuring you always trade with current volatility data.

Earnings Crush Detection

VolRadar flags per-ticker IV collapse post-earnings announcement. When a stock reports earnings, implied volatility often drops sharply. The platform identifies these crush events so you can avoid selling premium into collapsing IV or capitalize on the post-earnings volatility reset. This feature continuously monitors the earnings calendar and adjusts your candidate list accordingly.

Daily Morning Routine for Part-Time Traders

A part-time trader with a day job needs to make quick decisions before the market opens. They check the Weather Score first — if it is 65 or above, they open the Top Candidates list. Within 30 seconds, they see GDDY with an Edge score of 85 and strong signal. They click the ticker report, confirm VRP is positive and IV Rank is high, then use the Strategy Builder to set up an iron condor with pre-filled strikes. The entire process takes less than two minutes, replacing what used to be an hour of manual screening.

Avoiding Earnings Risk

A premium seller who has been burned by earnings surprises uses VolRadar to filter out tickers with upcoming earnings. The platform flags all candidates with earnings within the next two weeks. For example, if LLY shows a strong signal but has an earnings calendar icon, the trader can either skip it or adjust position sizing. The Earnings Safety factor in the Weather Score also tells them if the broader market has elevated earnings risk. This continuous risk gate prevents blind selling into binary events.

Covered Call Writing on Existing Positions

An investor holding long stock positions in S&P 500 names uses VolRadar to identify the best covered call opportunities. They scan the Covered Call Screener to find stocks with elevated IV and positive VRP. The platform shows computed strikes at target deltas (like 0.30 delta) with estimated credit. The trader can quickly compare multiple tickers and choose the one with the best risk/reward. VolRadar continuously updates these recommendations as volatility changes.

Wheeling Low-Basis Stocks

A wheel strategy trader uses VolRadar to find cash-secured put opportunities on stocks they want to own. They filter the scanner for high IV Rank and positive VRP, indicating options are overpriced relative to realized volatility. The platform shows recommended short put strikes with credit amounts. If assigned, the trader can later use the covered call screener to write calls against the new position. This cyclical workflow — sell puts, get assigned, sell calls — is streamlined by VolRadar's daily updates.

Backtesting and Strategy Refinement

An advanced trader uses VolRadar's historical Weather Score data to backtest their premium selling strategy. They compare periods with high scores (65+) to low scores (below 40) to see how their P&L performs. This continuous improvement loop helps them refine entry rules, position sizing, and stop-loss levels. The platform's consistent methodology allows them to iterate on their approach month over month.

What data sources does VolRadar use?

VolRadar pulls end-of-day options data from ORATS, which is an institutional-grade provider. The platform also uses CBOE and S&P 500 data for broader market context. All data is updated daily after the US market close, typically around 6 PM ET. This ensures you get fresh analytics every morning before the next trading day.

How is the Weather Score calculated?

The Weather Score is a composite of five factors: Premium Edge (how overpriced options are), VIX level, Volatility Trend (direction of implied volatility), Earnings Safety (proximity to earnings events), and Term Structure (shape of the volatility curve). Each factor is scored and weighted to produce a 0 to 100 number. A score of 65 or higher means favorable conditions for selling premium.

Is VolRadar suitable for beginners?

Yes. VolRadar is designed for both beginners and experienced premium sellers. The Weather Score simplifies macro analysis into one number. The Top Candidates list shows exactly which tickers to consider. Beginners can start with the free tier to learn the basics, then upgrade to Starter for computed strikes and full scanner access. The methodology page explains all calculations in plain language.

Can I use VolRadar for day trading or short-term options?

VolRadar is optimized for premium sellers who hold positions for days to weeks. The data is end-of-day, not real-time. It works best for strategies like iron condors, credit spreads, cash-secured puts, and covered calls with holding periods of 30 to 45 days. For day trading or scalping, you would need real-time data from a different platform.

How often is the data updated?

Data is updated once per day after the US market close, typically by 6 PM ET. The pre-market brief is available by the time you wake up. This daily cadence is intentional — premium selling strategies benefit from consistent daily analysis rather than minute-by-minute noise.

VolRadar offers a free tier that includes the Weather Score, four calculators, and a basic scanner. The Starter plan costs $19 per month and adds the full scanner (500+ tickers), pre-market brief, computed strikes, and weekly trade ideas. There is no credit card required for the free tier. You can start free and upgrade when you need more features. The methodology is publicly available at volradar.com/methodology for full transparency.