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By VolRadar · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Updated after market close
VIX has cooled 10. 3% to 22. 4 with term structure still in healthy contango at 0. 919, creating a favorable setup for premium sellers despite breadth remaining modest at 48% positive VRP across the index. The weather score of 72.
2 suggests stable conditions ahead, though the VIX regime reading of 98 indicates we're still elevated relative to historical norms, warranting selective positioning rather than aggressive shorting. ROP and BR stand out as prime candidates with RV ratios near parity (0. 98 and 0.
99 respectively) and outsized VRP premiums of 62. 6% and 39. 1%, suggesting meaningful edge on short vol strategies in these names. The combination of falling realized volatility (RV trend at 48) and solid term structure support rewards tactical put spreads and iron condors in quality names rather than broad-based short premium. Focus your capital on the high-VRP outliers like ROP and BR where the risk-reward clearly favors the seller, while passing on wider market positions until breadth improves.
Conditions favor premium selling
Look for tickers with RV ratio < 0.85 and strong confidence signals
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