Whats the difference between vol and vola

[SillyWilly]

Whats the difference between vol and vola?

 

[destriero]

Same. Fungible. Pick one, or use vola when discussing volume as well.

 

[OptionsOptionsOptions]

Whats the difference between vol and vola?

• Vol = Volume
• Vola = Volatility

 

[JackRab]

Vol is short for...

If you generally trade options, when you speak of vol it's volatility. If you never trade options... you're probably talking about volume.