How do I interpret the Volatility smile curve?

[BlueWaterSailor]

I think this is only possible if you are into a few instruments and know the prices by heart. Otherwise indeed numbers (with filters) are better and faster instead of graphs imho. In the end focussing on what idea/strategy to trade is what its about, not thze rainybows charts. Unless one wants to impress cryptocrowdies (also build a good beat and show around it)

The guys I'm thinking about trade a few indexes, that's all. Nevertheless, I'm envious as hell of that level of skill.

 

[lariati]

I am pretty sure that is a poor way to visualize the data too. We are amazing at visually comparing quantities as lines or horizontal/vertical bars. 3d surfaces not so much.