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How Does Volatility Impact the Premium Received When Selling a Call Option?

Higher implied volatility (IV) significantly increases the premium of a call option. IV reflects the market's expectation of future price swings.

Since a higher volatility means a greater chance the option will expire in-the-money, option sellers demand a larger premium to compensate for this increased risk. Lower volatility reduces the premium.

How Does Implied Volatility Affect Option Premiums?
How Does the Relationship between Delta and the Probability of an Option Expiring In-the-Money Affect Trading Strategy?
Define Implied Volatility (IV) and Contrast It with Historical Volatility (HV).
What Is the Relationship between Delta and the Probability of an Option Expiring In-the-Money?