Top options expert Larry Shover returns to discuss how to interpret and profit from market volatility Trading Options in Turbulent Markets Second Edition skillfully explains the intricacies of options volatility and shows you how to use options to cope and profit from market turbulence. Throughout this new edition options expert Larry Shover reveals how to use historical volatility to predict future volatility for a security and addresses how you can utilize that knowledge to make better trading decisions. Along the way he also defines the so-called Greeks--delta vega theta and gamma--and explains what drives their values and their relationship to historic and implied volatility. Shover then provides effective strategies for trading options contracts in uncertain times addressing the decision-making process and how to trade objectively in the face of unpredictable and irrational market moves. Includes a new chapter of the VIX more advanced material on volatility suitable for institutional or intermediate options trader and additional volatility-based strategies Answers complex questions such as: How does a trader know when to tolerate risk and How does a successful trader respond to adversity? Provides a different perspective on a variety of options strategies including covered calls naked and married puts collars straddles vertical spreads calendar spreads butterflies condors and more As volatility becomes a greater focus of traders and investors Trading Options in Turbulent Markets Second Edition will become an important resource for in-depth insights practical advice and profitable strategies.