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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.

Nov 24, 2014

Volatility Views 137: Crying Wolf in Volatility ETPs

Volatility Review: The week in vol:

  • Global Derivatives Event: It was nice to see a lot of Vol Views listeners and former guests! Sell implied when VIX is low, buy implied when VIX is high.
  • VIX Cash: High - 15.74, Low - 13.13
  • VIX Options: Total 4.34M (2.89M Calls,...


Nov 17, 2014

Volatility Views 136: Oil Volatility and VXST Volume

Volatility Review: The week in vol

 

  • VIX Cash: VIX rallies - the market rallies has been a big story of this week. A lot of outlets have been jumping on the train.
  • VIX Options: 2.3/1 call/put
  • VXST: A decent week from a volume perspective. OI now at 10,244 (8,015...


Nov 10, 2014

Volatility Views 135: Under-the-Radar Swiss Gold

Volatility Review: Vol premium over the past week. Implied volatility vs. realized volatility. Vol Commodities: Oil, currencies, etc. Russell 2000 - RVX

 

VXTYN - introducing the new 10-year volatility product.

 

 

Crystal Ball: What are we looking forward to in the...


Nov 3, 2014

Volatility Views 134: Earnings Surprises and Greenspan Gold Fades

Volatility Review: Big surprises from an earnings vol/straddle perspective this quarter. AMZN - Sold off about $30. LNKD - Closed at $202.50. TSLA next week. CBOE this morning.
VIX Cash: 17.87 - 14.04

VIX Options: Total 6.53m (4.46m Calls, 2.08m Puts)