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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 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 week

Earnings Season is here! Which name do you plan to trade most actively this cycle?

  • 27% - Tesla - $TSLA
  • 34% - Amazon - $AMZN
  • 23% - Apple - $AAPL
  • 16% - Alphabet - $GOOGL

Listener questions and comments:

Comment form MoneyEngine X3.5 - Buying CVS calls.

  • Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication

Last week:

  • Mark L. - 9.55
  • Mark S. - 10.25
  • Ghost of Russell - 28
  • Kevin - 10

This week:

  • Mark L. - 9.65
  • Mark S. - 10.16
  • Russell - 9.87