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Expected Move Calculator

Calculate the expected price range for any stock based on current implied volatility. Essential for iron condors, straddles, and strangles.

IV-Based
1SD & 2SD Ranges
Earnings Moves
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Reviewed by: ApexVol Trading Team
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What is Expected Move Calculator?

Expected Move Calculator is a tool that predicts the likely price range for a stock by option expiration, calculated using implied volatility to determine 1 standard deviation moves.

Expected move helps traders set strike prices for spreads and determine if option premiums are fairly priced relative to expected volatility.

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