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Volatility Views


Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. From interviews with leading industry guests to detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before. If you are an experienced options trader looking to expand your understanding of volatility, or if you are simply curious about VIX and other volatility products, then this is the program for you.

Aug 14, 2017

Today we feature guest co-host Bill Valentine from Commodore Fund

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective

The numbers:

  • VIX Cash - 16.17 up over 40%, VVIX - 135.32
  • CBOE Skew Index - 136.48, VXN - 14.2
  • VIX Options ADV - 676k

Russell's Weekly Rundown:

  • Earnings Volatility: DIS, NVDA & SNAP

Volatility Voicemail: Listener feedback

Volatility Flash Poll: $VIX Hit 16.17 Thursday. Is this the end of low #Volatility? Or a temporary blip? Which level will $VIX hit first?

  • Serious Vol - 20
  • Single Digits - 10
  • Heck with It- I'm In Cash

Listener qusetions:

  • Question from Jax - What does today’s VIX move mean for XIV? Will this blow them out?

Crystal Ball: Wild prognostication

Last week:

  • Mark L. - 9.75
  • Mark S. - 10.75
  • Russell - 10.25

This week:

  • Mark L. - 12.55
  • Andrew - 12.01
  • Russell - 13.50
  • Bill - 10.50