VolRadar

VolRadar is a daily options analytics platform built specifically for premium sellers. It is designed for traders who run iron condors, credit spreads, cash-secured puts, and the wheel strategy on S&P 500 names. The platform transforms the morning research routine from a 55-minute slog into a 30-second check. 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 daily, providing a comprehensive view of the options landscape. Its core value proposition is efficiency and clarity. Instead of drowning in raw data, traders receive a single Weather Score from 0 to 100 that tells them if conditions favor selling premium. From there, they move to ranked candidates, detailed ticker reports, and finally, computed strikes with predefined strategies. VolRadar evolves with the trader, starting with a free tier that offers the Weather Score and basic tools, and growing into a paid subscription that unlocks the full scanner, pre-market brief, and weekly trade ideas. It is a progress-focused tool that helps traders move from uncertainty to actionable setups in seconds.

Weather Score

The Weather Score is a composite index from 0 to 100 that tells you if today is a good day to sell premium. It combines five factors: Premium Edge, VIX level, Volatility Trend, Earnings Safety, and Term Structure. A score of 65 or above indicates a favorable backdrop for selling premium broadly. Scores between 40 and 64 suggest a selective approach, where you should choose positions carefully. Below 40 signals a defensive stance, where it is better to stand aside. This single number replaces hours of market analysis and provides a clear, actionable signal every morning.

Full Ticker Report

Each ticker in the VolRadar universe has a dedicated report page that consolidates all critical data. You see the Volatility Risk Premium (VRP), which is the 30-day implied volatility minus the 20-day realized volatility. The IV Rank shows the 252-day lookback on 30-day ATM implied volatility, giving context to current pricing. Earnings risk is flagged with a safety score, and the system ranks which strategies (short put, iron condor, call credit spread) are best suited for that specific stock. This report is the bridge between identifying a candidate and building a trade.

Strategy Builder

The Strategy Builder is the final step in the workflow, available to Starter subscribers. It takes the analysis from the ticker report and pre-fills strikes based on your target delta or target credit. You see estimated P&L, breakeven points, and max loss for each strategy. The system ranks the top three strategies for each ticker, such as Short Put, Iron Condor, or Call Credit Spread. This feature eliminates manual strike selection and speeds up trade execution.

Earnings Crush Detection

VolRadar tracks the IV collapse that occurs after earnings announcements. It flags tickers where implied volatility is about to drop significantly, which is a prime opportunity for premium sellers. The system calculates the expected IV crush per ticker and adjusts the signal strength accordingly. This feature helps traders avoid selling premium into an earnings event and instead targets the post-earnings volatility collapse. It is a critical risk management tool that protects against sudden, adverse moves.

Morning Research Routine

A trader sits down at 7 AM with coffee. Instead of opening multiple screens and data sources, they open VolRadar. They check the Weather Score (87.7 today, favorable). They scan the top five candidates sorted by edge. They click on GDDY, see a VRP of +11.4pp and an IV Rank of 98%. They open the Strategy Builder, select a short put, and see pre-filled strikes with a $1.85 credit. Total time: under 60 seconds. The trader is ready to place a trade before the market opens.

Identifying High-Probability Setups

An experienced premium seller wants to find stocks where short-term volatility is dropping while options are still overpriced. They use the VolRadar scanner to filter for high IV Rank (above 70%) and positive VRP (above +5pp). The scanner returns 12 strong-signal candidates. The trader reviews the flags for earnings risk and recent volatility spikes. They select LLY with an 80 edge score and build an iron condor. The platform ensures they are only trading when the odds are in their favor.

Managing Portfolio Risk

A trader running the wheel strategy on 20 positions needs to know if market conditions are changing. They check the Weather Score history chart, which shows the last 60 days. They see the score dropped from 85 to 65 over the last week. This signals a shift from favorable to selective. The trader decides to reduce position size, avoid opening new trades, and tighten stop-losses on existing positions. VolRadar provides the macro context needed for portfolio-level risk management.

Post-Earnings Volatility Capture

A trader specializes in selling premium after earnings announcements. They use VolRadar's earnings crush detection to find tickers where IV is about to collapse. After AAPL reports, the system shows an expected IV crush of 20%. The trader sells a strangle on AAPL, knowing that the premium will decay rapidly as implied volatility reverts to normal levels. The platform calculates the exact strike prices and credit targets, making this a repeatable, systematic strategy.

VolRadar offers two tiers. The Free plan includes the Weather Score, four calculators, and a basic scanner that shows the top 5 candidates. The Starter plan is $19 per month and unlocks the full scanner with all 500+ tickers, the pre-market brief, computed strikes for strategy building, and weekly trade ideas. All methodology details are available at volradar.com/methodology.

What data sources does VolRadar use?

VolRadar uses end-of-day options data from ORATS, which is an institutional-grade provider. The platform also integrates data from CBOE and S&P 500 indices. All data is pulled after the US market close and updated by approximately 6 PM ET. This ensures that every morning brief is based on the most recent closing prices and volatility calculations.

Is there a free version of VolRadar?

Yes, there is a free tier that requires no credit card. The free plan includes the Weather Score, four calculators, and a basic scanner that shows the top 5 candidates. You can access the macro climate analysis and the score history chart. The free tier is designed to give traders a taste of the platform's value and help them decide if the paid upgrade is worth it.

How does the Weather Score work?

The Weather Score is a composite of five factors: Premium Edge (how overpriced options are), VIX level (market fear gauge), Vol Trend (direction of implied volatility), Earnings Safety (risk of earnings surprises), and Term Structure (shape of the volatility curve). Each factor is scored and weighted. A score of 65 or above means favorable conditions for selling premium. Scores between 40 and 64 are selective, and below 40 is defensive.

What strategies does VolRadar support?

VolRadar is built for premium sellers, so it supports iron condors, credit spreads (both put and call), cash-secured puts, and the wheel strategy. The platform ranks these strategies for each ticker based on the current volatility environment. The Strategy Builder pre-fills strikes for the top three ranked strategies, including short puts and iron condors, with estimated P&L and risk parameters.