/skew

Implied volatility across expirations.

Syntax

/skew <symbol>

Angle brackets mark a required value, square brackets an optional one. Type the command and Discord will prompt you for each one.

What it is for

The term structure. Rising IV further out is normal; elevated near-term IV means the market expects something to happen soon.

Parameters

Name Required What it does
symbol Yes The ticker to look up. Any US-listed symbol

What comes back

Up to ten expirations with implied volatility, days to expiry and expected move, coloured by contango or backwardation.