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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.

Dec 17, 2018

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

  • What exactly is afoot?
  • VIX cash
  • International volatility trends: France for the win!
  • Volatility opportunities
  • 1-by-6 fever?
  • Aggressively naked
  • Take the money and run

Volatility Voicemail: Options questions of the week

Everyone loves trading AAPL Options. So the open interest is always very high. But a few interesting options dominate the rest. What do you think is the largest open position in AAPL right now? No cheating - try to use your #SpideySense.

  • Jan 2020 200 Call
  • Jan 250 Call
  • Dec 180 Put
  • Jan 100 Put

Listener questions and comments:

  • Question from F96 - Is there a listed equivalent to trading a variance swap? If not what's the closest approximation?
  • Question from T-Bags - Which new volatility product are you most excited about for 2019?

Crystal Ball: Wild prognostication

Last week:

  • Mark L. - 18.65
  • Mark S. - 23.00

This week:

  • Mark L. - 19.25
  • Mark S. - 27.25