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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.

May 29, 2018

Volatility Viewpoint: Today's guest is Tom Lee, Managing Director at Investment Strategy and Research at Parametric.

He discusses:

  • What is Parametric?
  • Who are their customers?
  • What do they trade?
  • Harvesting risk premium
  • VIX: Is it rigged?

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

  • VIX...


May 21, 2018

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

  • VIX Cash - 13.43, almost unchanged from last week.
  • VVIX - 93
  • VIX Options - ADV: 592k, VIX call/put: 2.7/1, Total 5.86m (4.26m Calls, 1.59m Puts)
  • VXX - 34.87

Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Trevor Salsman -...


May 14, 2018

Volatility Viewpoint: Today's special guest is Shelly Brown, EVP, MIAX

He discusses:

  • SPIKES volatility index
  • What is it?
  • And more...

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

  • VIX Cash - 13.25
  • VVIX – 93
  • VXX - 36.50
  • VIX Options - ADV: 671k, VIX call/put: 2.7/1, Total 8.31m (6.02m Calls,...


May 7, 2018

Originally Posted February 8th, 2016

Volatility Review: CBOE to list SPX Wednesday-expiring weeklys options. CBOE to begin overnight dissemination of CBOE Volatility Index (VIX).

  • VIX Options: Total 5.81m (3.93m Calls, 1.88m Puts)
  • Earnings Volatility: LNKD after the bell: ATM straddle = $22, approx. 11.5%, after-hours...