📊 Volatility 100 Options Calculator

Reference Manual & Calculation Tool (Supports Put and Call)

Options Calculator

Find this value in your contract audit section

📍 Final Price Calculator (Optional)

The market price when you entered the trade
Your option strike price (used for moneyness calculation)

Key Formula

Core Calculation

M = Desired Gain (USD) / Payout per Point (PPP)

Where:

  • M = Required Point Move
  • Desired Gain = Target profit in USD
  • PPP = Payout per Point (from contract audit)

For Put Options: The market must move DOWN by M points.

For Call Options: The market must move UP by M points.

Calculating Desired Gain

Desired Gain = (Gain Percentage / 100) × Initial Stake

Examples:

  • 25% Gain: 0.25 × $10 = $2.50
  • 50% Gain: 0.50 × $10 = $5.00
  • 100% Gain (Double): 1.00 × $10 = $10.00
  • 200% Gain (Triple): 2.00 × $10 = $20.00

Calculation Examples

Assumptions for these examples:

  • Initial Stake (S) = $10.00
  • Payout per Point (PPP) = 0.142597 USD
  • Option Type: Put (requires downward movement; for Call, reverse direction)

1. 25% Gain ($2.50 profit)

M = $2.50 / 0.142597 ≈ 17.53 points down

2. 50% Gain ($5.00 profit)

M = $5.00 / 0.142597 ≈ 35.06 points down

3. Double Capital - 100% Gain ($10.00 profit)

M = $10.00 / 0.142597 ≈ 70.12 points down

4. Triple Capital - 200% Gain ($20.00 profit)

M = $20.00 / 0.142597 ≈ 140.25 points down

5. 300% Gain ($30.00 profit)

M = $30.00 / 0.142597 ≈ 210.37 points down

⚠️ Important: These examples use a specific PPP value (0.142597). Your actual contract may have a different PPP value. Always use the PPP from YOUR specific contract audit section!

How to Use This Guide

  1. Locate Your Contract Details

    Open your trading platform and navigate to your contract. Look for the "Reference ID" or "Contract Audit" section.

  2. Find the Payout per Point (PPP)

    In the contract audit section, locate the "Payout per point" value. This is a crucial number that varies for each contract based on strike price, entry spot, and time to expiration.

  3. Determine Your Initial Stake

    Note the amount you invested in the contract (e.g., $10.00).

  4. Calculate Desired Gain

    Decide what percentage gain you're targeting and convert it to USD by multiplying your stake by the gain percentage.

  5. Apply the Formula

    Use the calculator on this page or manually calculate: M = Desired Gain / PPP

  6. Monitor the Market

    For your selected option type, watch for the market to move in the required direction by M points. You can exit early to realize gains, but be aware of time decay and slippage.

Pro Tip

Set price alerts on your trading platform at key levels to notify you when the market reaches your target movement!

Important Notes & Considerations

🔑 Payout per Point (PPP)

CRITICAL: The PPP value is essential and varies per contract. It depends on:

  • Strike price
  • Entry spot price
  • Time to expiration
  • Contract specifications

Without the correct PPP, your calculations will be inaccurate. Always obtain this from your specific contract audit section.

⏰ Time Value Decay

This calculation method assumes gains come primarily from intrinsic value changes. However, options have time value that decays as expiration approaches:

  • Short-term trades: Time decay has minimal impact
  • Long-term options: Time value decay can significantly affect results
  • The closer to expiration, the faster time value erodes

📈 Market Conditions

The Volatility 100 Index characteristics:

  • Highly volatile synthetic index
  • Can experience rapid price movements
  • Large point moves may not always be feasible within contract duration
  • Monitor market conditions and volatility closely

💰 Early Exit Strategy

You don't have to wait until expiration:

  • Sell the contract early when market moves in your favor
  • Lock in profits before expiration
  • Be aware of potential slippage (difference between expected and actual price)
  • Consider bid-ask spreads when exiting

⚠️ Risk Management

Remember:

  • Options can expire worthless if the market doesn't move as anticipated
  • You can lose your entire initial stake
  • Never invest more than you can afford to lose
  • Use proper position sizing and risk management
  • Consider setting stop-loss levels

📊 Calculation Accuracy

This guide provides reasonable approximations, but actual results may vary due to:

  • Market liquidity
  • Bid-ask spreads
  • Platform execution speeds
  • Underlying market volatility changes
  • Greeks (delta, gamma, theta, vega)