Daily Market Research
Daily Market Research
for Self-Directed Investors
Free daily S&P 500 forecasts, VIX analysis, and options education — built for investors who think for themselves.
New to our research? Start here.
Three steps to get more from our research — start anywhere that fits where you are.
Learn Options Basics
Calls, puts, strikes, and expiration — the building blocks before you trade.
Start with options basics →Understand the VIX
The fear index — what it is, what it measures, and how to read it.
See the VIX glossary →Read Our Methodology
How we build forecasts from publicly available data — and what we don't do.
Read our methodology →Recent Research
Weekly Market Recap
A roundup of the past week's price action, notable moves, and what we're watching ahead. Every Friday morning.
Read this week's recap →Options Greeks Explained
Delta, gamma, theta, and vega — what they mean and how to use them.
Position Sizing Rules
How much to allocate per trade, per strategy, and per market regime.
Why Trust Our Research?
Publicly sourced market data — we use standard brokerage APIs and established data providers.
Trade ideas are always labeled as educational examples, never personalized advice.
We are not registered investment advisors — we are an independent educational publication.
What We Cover — Every Trading Day
Our daily research covers the three inputs that matter most for short-duration options traders: price direction, implied volatility, and position structure.
S&P 500 Outlook
Key price levels, trend direction, and support/resistance zones for the current session.
VIX Analysis
Implied volatility readings, fear gauge levels, and what they mean for premium-based strategies.
Trade Ideas
Named trade setups with specific strikes, DTE, and strategy rationale — updated daily by 4:15 PM ET.
Who This Research Is For
Dependability Holdings publishes free market research for self-directed investors who manage their own portfolios — particularly those using options strategies such as covered calls, cash-secured puts, iron condors, and credit spreads. Our audience ranges from experienced traders to those just learning how calls and puts work.
We are not a signal service. We do not promise win rates or guarantee returns. What we offer is a consistent, clearly-reasoned set of market observations and trade ideas presented with full risk disclosure.