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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 31, 2018

This episode was originally posted on August 28th, 2017.

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

The numbers:

  • VIX Cash - 12.33, a high of 14.45 on Monday.
  • VVIX - 100
  • CBOE Skew Index - 130

Russell's Weekly Rundown

  • VIX Options: ADV - 764k, VIX Call/Put - 3.4, Total 11.5m (8.88m Calls,...


Aug 27, 2018

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

  • VIX Cash - 12, down one point from last week.
  • VVIX - 93, ten handles lower than last week.
  • VIX OPTIONS - ADV: 462k, VIX call/put: 3.3/1, Total 6.31m (4.83m Calls, 1.48m Puts)
  • Return of the 1x2?
  • VXX - 28.65, one and a half points lower than last...


Aug 20, 2018

Volatility Review, featuring special guest Scott Nations, CNBC Contributor & Creator of VolDex.

He discusses:

  • An update on SkewDex/VolDex.
  • Will Nasdaq list it soon?
  • Does the current debate over VIX manipulation create an opportunity for VolDex, or does it muddy the waters for all volatility products?
  • Is he hearing more...


Aug 13, 2018

Volatility Review with very special guest co-host Russell Rhoads, Head of Derivatives Research at the Tabb Group.

  • Volatility and selloffs return briefly during earning season.
  • VIX Cash - 11.83, down slightly from last week.
  • VVIX - 88, unchanged from last week.
  • VIX Options - ADV: 440k, VIX call/put: 3/1, Total 7.95m...


Aug 6, 2018

Volatility Review: A review of the week from a volatility point of view, featuring guest co-host David Lincoln of The Short Vol Show.

  • VIX Cash - 11.83, down slightly from last week.
  • VVIX - 88, three-points lower than last week.
  • VIX Options - ADV: 440k, VIX call/put: 2.9/1, Total 6.44m (4.79m Calls, 1.64m Puts)
  • VXX -...