August 4, 2026

Earnings Seasons Volatility Breakdown by Scott Bauer

Former Goldman Sachs VP and Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer went live to host today’s Market Minds stream live from the floor of the CBOE today. Scott discussed the current state of the earnings season and how we can expect implied volatility (IV) to behave from in the coming days and weeks.

Scott covers:

  • How earnings season has unfolded so far
  • What to expect for the remaining rounds of notable earnings prints
  • His expectations for IV as earnings season continues
  • How traders can position themselves to best respond from shifting IV

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about the author:

Scott Bauer

A respected market commentator seen on Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC and other major financial networks, Scott Bauer has 30+ years of professional equity and index options experience at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and as a Vice-President/trader for Goldman Sachs. Scott graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois Business School and has taught classes both at his alma mater and at the CBOE.

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