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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.

Mar 12, 2018

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

Cboe RMC:

  • What are our favorite presentations?
  • Interesting discussions/topics?
  • Tariffs, Trump & VIX: It has been another volatile week.
  • VIX Cash - 16.54
  • VIX Futures - "Super meltyF and delicious

Russell's Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: ADV - 1M
  • VIX call/put: 2/1
  • Total 12.6m (8.45m Calls, 4.16m Puts)

Volatility Voicemail: Volatility Flash Poll

XIV is off the board and SVXY is a pale shadow of its former self. So how are you getting your "short vol" fix these days? Reply/DM with alternative suggestions.

  • Short VIX Futures
  • Long VIX Puts/Spreads
  • Short VIX Calls/Spreads
  • Short SPX/SPY Volatility

Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Bixby -Do you think there will be an XIV 2 anytime soon?

Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication

Last week:

  • Mark L. - 17.75
  • Mark S. - 28

Next week:

  • Mark L. - 14.75
  • Mark S. - 13.15
  • Russell - 14.00