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What Is the Term for the IV of an Option That Is Exactly At-the-Money?

The Implied Volatility of an option that is exactly at-the-money (ATM) is referred to as the ATM Volatility or ATM IV. This value is often used as a benchmark for the overall volatility level of the asset for that specific expiration, as it is the point where the option has the highest extrinsic value.

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