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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 23, 2018

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...


Nov 20, 2018

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

  • Sell-offs appear to be slowing down
  • Tech earnings weighing things down
  • Facebook: did they or didn't they?
  • Are we in a trade war?
  • VIX cash: 19.17
  • VVIX: 106 - up from last show
  • VIX futures keeping pace or outpacing the index
  • Blow out in nat gas...


Nov 12, 2018

Volatility Review: Earnings Highlights for the Week

  • Tuesday - GE, Sony, BP, FB, eBay, Pfizer, Coca-Cola
  • Wednesday - GM
  • Thursday - Apple, Starbucks, Weight Watchers, Spotify, Cigna, Dow/DuPont
  • Friday - ExxonMobil, Cboe, Alibaba, Chevron, Berkshire Hathaway

Volatility indicators:

  • VIX Cash - 17.75, 2.75-points lower...


Nov 5, 2018

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective. Apple and Non-farms are on the radar today.

A rough month for equities:

  • 9% Drop - the largest monthly Nasdaq drop since Nov 2008.
  • 7% Drop - largest S&P monthly drop since Sept 2011.

Apple screwed the pooch:

  • Apple tumbles 7% after earnings on...