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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.

Oct 30, 2017

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

  • VVIX - 97.73
  • CBOE Skew Index - 135
  • VIX Options, ADV - 852k, VIX Call/Put - 4
  • Total 10.8m (8.65m Calls, 2.19m Puts)
  • Earnings: CMG, Twitter, Amazon, Google and Microsoft

Volatility Voicemail: Options question of the week.

It looks like you all...


Oct 23, 2017

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

Black Monday. Happy 30th Birthday to Volatility Skew!

The numbers:

  • VIX - 93.33
  • CBOE Skew Index - 146
  • VXN - 14.64

Russell's Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX ADV - 876k
  • VIX call/put - 4.1
  • VXX - 34.39
  • XIV - 105.87

Volatility Voicemail: Options question of the...


Oct 16, 2017

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

Secrets To The Hottest Trade - Shorting VIX

The Numbers:

  • VIX - Hit a low of 9.13 on Oct. 5 - still flirting with single digits.
  • VVIX - 97.79, CBOE Skew Index - 146, VXN - 14.33

Kevin's Weekly Rundown

  • VIX Options: ADV - 868k, VIX Call/Put:...


Oct 9, 2017

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

  • VIX Cash - A low of 9.13 on Oct. 5
  • VVIX - 91.79, CBOE Skew Index - 140

Russell's Weekly Rundown

  • Fed Survey on Firm Uses of Equity Volatility, By Russell Rhoads, CFA
  • VIX Options - VIX Call/Put: 3.7, Total 12.0m (9.44m Calls, 2.52m Puts)
  • VXX -...


Oct 2, 2017

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

6% IV, all aboard!

The numbers:

  • VIX Cash - low of 9.55 on Thursday.
  • VVIX - 94
  • CBOE Skew Index - 133

Russell's Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: ADV - 813k, 2.6M on Monday! VIX call/put, Total 11.4m (8.92m Calls, 2.48m Puts)
  • OIV - 26.53

Volatility...