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ApexVol MCP Server

Expected Move

calculate_expected_move
Read-only

Calculate expected move from ATM straddle pricing to reveal the options-implied price range through expiration. Useful for assessing how much a stock may move or for pricing event risk.

Instructions

Calculate the expected move based on ATM straddle pricing.

The expected move represents the market's implied price range through the expiration date, derived from options pricing.

Use this tool when the user asks about:

  • Expected move or implied move

  • How much a stock might move

  • Options-implied price range

  • Event risk pricing

Args: ticker: Stock symbol expiration: Specific expiration or None for nearest

Returns: Expected move in dollars and percentage

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tickerYes
expirationNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observedv0.1.1

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint. Description adds method (ATM straddle) and return units but no additional safety or rate details; no contradiction.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Well-structured with purpose, use cases, args, returns. Every sentence adds value.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple read-only tool with 2 params and no output schema, the description covers behavior, input, and return format sufficiently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0%, so description compensates by defining 'ticker: Stock symbol' and 'expiration: Specific expiration or None for nearest', adding meaning beyond schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Calculate the expected move based on ATM straddle pricing' with a specific verb and resource. The use cases list different phrasings, distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_earnings_move_analysis.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Provides explicit 'Use this tool when...' list covering expected move queries. Does not name alternatives but the list gives clear conditions for when to use this tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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