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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.

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Volatility Views 155: Trade the VIX Mullet

Apr 27, 2015

Volatility Viewpoint: Today’s guest is Mike Thompson of Typhon Capital. He discusses: 

  • VIX Futures
  • VXST
  • The mainstream acceptance of volatility
  • VXX and VSTOXX

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

  • A groundhog day in volatility.
  • VIX: volume down significantly.
  • VIX Options: Put love later...

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Volatility Views 154: No Love for VSTOXX

Apr 20, 2015

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

  • Greece bringing some volatility back to the table.
  • VIX Cash: Low: 12.50 - High: 14.75
  • Earnings do not seem to be injecting much Vol into the market.
  • S&P: Skew Index: 120.37
  • VIX Options: Our friend with the April 13 puts decided that discretion...

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Volatility Views 153: VIX Options Are Back, Baby

Apr 14, 2015

Volatility Review: A look back at the week in volatility 

  • VIX Options: April 50 calls still open - someone made a massive play in May calls. A ton of new volume in June 17-23 calls, nearing the 1M mark total for just today.
  • Crude oil: Call option trades target return of $100 US crude oil.
  • Other Volatility Topics: Apple...

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