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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.

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Volatility Views 102: What Is a VIX Covered Call

Mar 10, 2014

Volatility Views 102: What Is a VIX Covered Call

 

Volatility Review: VIX jumped 14% on March 3 to nearly 16, with the tension in Ukraine, but on the following day fell 12%. Monday was the big day across the board for VIX, volumes trailed off the rest of the week.  May 18/Aug 20 straddle swap - paper sold Aug bought may 5k-6k times for $1.65. A good month for VIX Futures. CBOE February VIX also hit record heights. More "showshine boys" from Chris Cole.

 

Volatility Voicemail:

Question from Bryan Tong - When will we get VXST options? Soon?

Question from Enten - If I buy and write VIX calls against it, is it technically a covered calls? Will my broker recognize it as a covered position?

Question from Declan Smith, Dublin - Why do so many people buy VIX calls to hedge their long premium SPX-SPY positions? Do they not know that they are already long the implied volatility of the S&P - aka VIX? If anything they should be selling those calls or buying puts.

Question from Tim J. - What is the settlement process for VXST?

 

 

Crystal Ball: An outlook for VIX, RVX, and VIX ETPs.