Volatility Views

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana UniversityNoel Smith, Convex Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXVolatility skew in SPX and SPYIs it better to "hedge" using SPX downside or VIX upside right nowTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option PitJim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USHow the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatilityThe international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXVIX and VIX futures term structureTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana UniversityZed Francis, Convexitas They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX) & the surprising spread between VSTOXX and VIXInteresting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXVolatility in the markets post election and the eerily similarities between 2016 and 2024 VIX term structureThe VIX trade that Russell Rhoads called the smartest weekly trade that he's ever seenTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana UniversityMatt Koren, Eurex Group They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXWhether 0DTE options are cannibalizing the volume leading into the electionModern vs. historical term structure around electionsWhether SVIX will be stuck in no man's land until after the election Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana UniversityAlec Clements, PricingMonkey They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXThe Risk Management ConferenceEurex Virtual Focus Day: Trading European Volatility MarketsTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana UniversityMichael Green, Simplify Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXElection volatility in the 0dte eraTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)The December Divot in VSTOXX futuresA massive put 1x2 in VSTOXX optionsInteresting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXA VIX trade that made Russell Rhoads angryVirtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIXand much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk.  Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date.  Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request. If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXVirtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIXand much more...

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss volatility around presidential elections, what's going on with the VIX futures curve, and much more.  Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss the Fed rate cut this week and much more.  Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss election volatility, whether it is time for another broken winged butterfly in VIX, what will happen to the markets after the Fed meeting next week, and much more.  Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss what's the best way to trade VIX butterflies and how to accurately evaluate historic volatility vs. implied in an ETF following a big change in their holding. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss Brian's surprise modified butterfly VIX trade. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Brian Overby from The Options Playbook

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.  Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.  Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity Discussing the flight from 0DTE options in SPX during the recent selloff. What impact did 0DTE have on the recent volatility? Believing UVIX likely to suffer if Sept remains so low compared to Oct when Sept takes over as the front month. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment. With your hosts, Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Noel Smith from Convex Asset Management & Tanius Technology

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe madness of VIX cash this week hitting 65SVIX using VIX calls to save their bacon during the massive volatility event this weekInteresting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXWhether the massive volatility event this week shook up the top positions in VIX optionsTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIXand much more...

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: What's going on in these crazy volatile marketsInteresting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXIs it a good time for butterflies in VIX? Calendars?Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIXand much more...

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXRussell's UVIX weekend tradeTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more...

On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of BusinessEurex Hot Seat: Stefan Schlamp, Deutsche Borse  They discuss: Election volatility in the USThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXHFT in the market and recent trendsRussell's UVIX weekend tradeTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more...

On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option PitRussell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: Small cap volatility this weekThe international volatility market (VSTOXX)Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXXTheir Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXXand much more...