Volatility Views 222: Revenge of the VIX 1x2

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

• VIX Cash: High of 19.12 earlier this week. 30-Day HVOL: 11; 30-Day IVOL: 14
• VVIX: Currently at 109 with a high of 116 this week

Russells Weekly Rundown:

• VIX Options: A very active week. Mon - 951k, Tues - 1.3M!, Weds - 656k; Total 8.06m (5.62m Calls, 2.44m Puts)
• Crude: OIV/OVX: 40 - Retreating from a recent spike up to nearly 46.
• Gold: 30-Day HVOL: 10.7% - Near the bottom end of the 52 week range. 30-Day IV: 15% - Only in the 23rd percentile

Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments

• Question from Erik Leland - Saw VIX 1x2s going up this week. Is it that season again?
• Question from JVac - What about a mini VIX option?
• Question from TC - U.S. has VIX. Europe has VSTOXX. What is the Asian equivalent? Nifty VIX? It hardly seems comparable. Is there a Chinese or Japanese Vol product?
• Question from CVortt3 - This guy says you should ignore VIX. Agree? Please discuss on Vol Views - http://etfdailynews.com/2016/09/16/heres-why-investors-should-ignore-the-vix/
• Question from ThinkTankTrading: Can you ask Russell Rhoads why he blocked me? That is my question for your show. Thanks in advance

Crystal Ball: Reckless prognostication

Where will the VIX close this week:

• Mark L. - 15
• Mark S. - 15.75
• Russell - 16.5