Is VolRadar really free?
Yes. The free tier includes full Scanner access, IV rank and VRP for 500+ S&P 500 stocks, expected-move calculator, and the weekly market brief. No credit card required at any point. Paid plans unlock additional watchlist slots, daily alerts, and premium tools.
What do I get right after signing up?
Immediate access to the Scanner, your 10-slot watchlist, every ticker page with IV analysis and VRP, sector and signal hubs, the weather score, and all learn articles. You can start screening trades within a minute of creating the account.
Do I need options experience?
Basic options familiarity helps — you should know what calls, puts, premium, and strikes mean. If you're newer, start with /learn/what-is-vrp and /learn/iv-rank-explained. VolRadar is built for premium sellers using cash-secured puts, covered calls, and the wheel strategy.
What data sources power the signals?
Implied volatility and options chain data come from ORATS. Price data comes from standard US market feeds. All signals are recomputed after the US market close each trading day. Methodology is documented publicly at volradar.com/methodology.