VolRadar

VolRadar is a daily options analytics platform built specifically for premium sellers — traders who run iron condors, credit spreads, cash-secured puts, and the wheel strategy on S&P 500 names. It solves the biggest problem these traders face: figuring out which stocks have overpriced options worth selling and which to avoid, all before the market opens. Every night after 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 your coffee, you already know which tickers are worth selling and which to skip. The platform scans 500+ US stocks and major ETFs, delivering a Weather Score (0-100 composite) that tells you at a glance if today favors selling premium. Core outputs include IV Rank with a 252-day lookback on 30-day ATM IV, VRP (30-day IV minus 20-day realized), computed strikes based on target delta or target credit, and earnings-crush analysis showing per-ticker IV collapse post-announcement. VolRadar is mobile-first and app-centric, designed to turn 55 minutes of morning research into a 30-second check. Whether you are a part-time trader or a full-time premium seller, VolRadar gives you the data, ranked candidates, and pre-filled trade parameters to act with confidence. Data updates daily around 6 PM ET, and the free tier requires no credit card.

Weather Score

The Weather Score is a single composite number from 0 to 100 that tells you if today is a good day to sell options premium. It combines five factors: 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 mean be selective and watch risks. Below 40 signals a defensive posture where selling premium carries higher risk. This score updates daily after market close based on the S&P 500 universe, giving you a macro climate check in one glance.

Ranked Candidates Scanner

Every night, VolRadar ranks 500+ tickers by volatility edge and signal strength. The scanner surfaces the top candidates where short-term volatility is dropping — the sweet spot for premium sellers. Each ticker shows Edge score, IV Rank, RV Ratio, VRP, and flags for earnings or volatility spikes. Signals are color-coded: Strong (high-confidence setup), Medium (decent but watch risks), and Weak (low edge, be cautious). The free tier gives you the top 5 candidates, while Starter unlocks the full 500+ list with filtering and sorting capabilities.

Full Ticker Report

Each ticker gets a dedicated analysis page showing VRP, IV Rank, earnings risk, and strategy ranking all in one view. You can see the volatility risk premium spread, the 252-day IV rank percentile, whether earnings are approaching, and which strategy types fit best. The report also includes historical score charts and trend indicators so you can assess whether the current setup is improving or deteriorating. Free users get one ticker report per day, while Starter subscribers have unlimited access.

Strategy Builder

The Strategy Builder takes the analysis and turns it into actionable trades. For any ticker, it pre-fills strikes based on your target delta or target credit, shows P&L estimates, and displays risk parameters including breakeven points and max loss. You can see ranked strategies like Short Put, Iron Condor, or Covered Call with projected credit amounts. This feature eliminates manual strike selection and calculation, letting you go from analysis to execution in seconds. Available in the Starter plan.

Morning Pre-Market Briefing

Before the market opens, you need to know which stocks have the best premium-selling opportunities. VolRadar delivers a pre-market brief every morning after processing overnight data. You open the app, check the Weather Score for the macro climate, scan the top 5 ranked candidates, and decide which tickers to trade. The entire process takes 30 seconds instead of manually screening 500 stocks for IV rank, VRP, and earnings risk. This use case is ideal for traders who want to maximize their time and avoid analysis paralysis.

Earnings Premium Harvesting

When a company reports earnings, implied volatility typically spikes and then collapses afterward. VolRadar tracks earnings crush per ticker, showing the IV collapse post-announcement. You can identify stocks where IV is still elevated relative to realized volatility after earnings, creating a premium-selling opportunity. The platform flags earnings dates and provides safety scores so you avoid selling premium into unknown events. This use case is perfect for wheel traders and credit spread sellers looking for post-earnings volatility decay.

Weekly Income Strategy Selection

Options sellers need consistent income generation without taking excessive risk. VolRadar helps you select the best tickers and strategies each week by ranking candidates by edge and signal strength. You can filter for high VRP, favorable IV Rank, and strong Weather Scores. The Strategy Builder then gives you pre-filled strikes for short puts, iron condors, or covered calls with target credits. This use case supports traders running systematic weekly income strategies on S&P 500 names.

Risk Management and Market Timing

Knowing when NOT to sell premium is just as important as knowing when to sell. The Weather Score acts as a risk management tool, telling you when macro conditions are defensive (below 40) and when to be selective (40-64). Combined with earnings safety scores and VRP data, you can avoid selling premium during high-risk periods like earnings weeks, volatility spikes, or unfavorable term structure environments. This use case helps preserve capital and avoid large drawdowns by staying on the right side of volatility.

VolRadar offers a free tier that requires no credit card and includes the Weather Score, four calculators, and a basic scanner with top 5 candidates. The Starter plan costs $19 per month and adds the full 500+ ticker scanner, pre-market brief, computed strikes via the Strategy Builder, and weekly trade ideas. All plans include daily updates after market close.

What data sources does VolRadar use?

VolRadar pulls end-of-day options data from ORATS, which is an institutional-grade provider. The platform also incorporates data from CBOE and S&P 500 indices. All data is updated daily around 6 PM ET after US market close, so the information is ready for your pre-market preparation the next morning.

Is VolRadar suitable for beginners in options trading?

VolRadar is designed for traders who understand options premium selling concepts like iron condors, credit spreads, and cash-secured puts. While the interface is intuitive and mobile-first, you should have basic knowledge of options strategies and risk management. The free tier is a great way to start learning without financial commitment.

How often is the data updated?

Data updates daily after US market close, typically around 6 PM ET. This means the Weather Score, ranked candidates, and all analytics reflect the most recent end-of-day options data. There is no intraday updating since the platform focuses on pre-market preparation for daily trades.

What is included in the free tier versus the Starter plan?

The free tier gives you the Weather Score, four calculators, and a basic scanner showing the top 5 candidates. You also get one full ticker report per day. The Starter plan at $19 per month unlocks the full scanner with 500+ tickers, the pre-market brief, computed strikes in the Strategy Builder, and weekly trade ideas. No credit card is required for the free tier.