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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.

Jul 26, 2012


Volatility Views 59:  A Deep Dive into Variance Swaps

Volatility Review: VIX has certainly declined since the last show, with a pop happening only recently. NASDAQ vol rundown since last show. Apple's impact on the NASDAQ wasn't as big as expected. 

Volatility Viewpoint: Don goes over some of the math of variance...


Jul 16, 2012

Best of Volatility Views:  Larry the Legend

In this episode, Mark, Don, and Mark Sebastian are joined by Larry McMillan.

Volatility Viewpoints: Larry McMillan, recent winner of The OIC's Sullivan Award, discusses how volatility derivatives have changed the landscape of vol trading. Larry waxes nostalgic on the days...


Jul 9, 2012


Best of Volatility Views: The Great Skew Debate

Mark, Mark, and Don discuss volatility and skew with John Bilson, Professor of Finance at the Illinois Institute of Technology's Stuart School of Finance. Professor Bilson also proposes two new types of contracts for the marketplace.


Jul 2, 2012

Another selection from The Best of Volatility Views. In this episode, dated June 20, 2011, Mark and Don chat with Bill Luby, creator of the popular website VIX and More. They discuss the roller coaster volatility of late, whether the VIX has underperformed given current market conditions, whether VIX futures are...