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Harbor Options Volatility Specialist

Is the vol cheap?
What’s the trade?

The Specialist takes the Probability Engine’s output and layers vol analysis on top. IV vs forward vol. Skew. Term structure. Structure selection. Kelly sizing. Full trade plans.

How It Works

Three steps from signal to trade plan

01

Engine runs

Probability surface generated — forward returns at 7 timeframes, win rates, indicator reset timing, VIX regime conditioning.

02

Vol compared

Current implied vol compared to engine's forward estimate. VRP quantified. Skew analyzed. Term structure mapped. Cheap or rich diagnosed.

03

Trade plan built

Optimal structure selected from 7 types. Kelly sizing computed. Entry trigger from cascade. Targets and stops from probability distribution.

Vol Scorecard

Universe-level screening

Example scorecard shape. The Specialist classifies vol as cheap, fair, or rich — then recommends the optimal expression.

Illustrative example — not current signals or recommendations
TickerEngine SaysSpecialist SaysBest Trade
Ticker A
Strong momentum, calls priced below forward volBuy vol: calls cheap across expiriesLong calls
Ticker B
Calls cheap, moderate momentum after dipBuy vol: entry on oscillator resetLong calls
Ticker C
Parabolic move, long-dated vol cheapBuy vol on pullback only, LEAPs best risk/rewardLong-dated calls
Ticker D
Neutral daily, bullish weekly setupNear fair vol, directional trade not vol tradeDirectional, not vol
Ticker E
Calls near fair, puts richSell vol: rich put skew, risk reversal structureRisk reversal
Ticker F
All options rich vs realizedSell vol: premium collection setupShort puts
Ticker G
Both sides rich vs realizedSell vol: short strangle or iron condorShort strangle
Structure Selection

The right structure for the setup

Direction + vol stance = structure. The Specialist maps every combination to the optimal options expression.

Long Call
Vol cheap + bullish
Risk: Premium paid
Reward: Unlimited
Short Put
Vol rich + bullish
Risk: Strike - premium
Reward: Premium
Bull Call Spread
Vol fair + bullish
Risk: Net debit
Reward: Width - debit
Long Put
Vol cheap + bearish
Risk: Premium paid
Reward: Strike - premium
Short Strangle
Vol rich + neutral
Risk: Unlimited
Reward: Premium
Long Straddle
Vol cheap + neutral
Risk: Premium paid
Reward: Unlimited
Iron Condor
Vol fair + neutral
Risk: Width - premium
Reward: Premium
Access

Part of the Quant tier

The Options Specialist ships inside Harbor’s Quant tier. One access ladder, one place for rates.

Try the Specialist now.

Enter a ticker in the Engine Console. Click “Trade Plan.” Full vol diagnosis, structure, and sizing.