Volatility Review: Earnings Highlights for the Week

Volatility indicators:

VIX Cash - 17.75, 2.75-points lower than last show
VVIX - 100, unchanged from last show
VIX Options - ADV: 618k, VIX call/put: 2.1/1, Total 9.40m (6.29m Calls, 3.11m Puts)
VXX - 37.5, 3-points lower than last show

Volatility Voicemail: Options question of the week

We always like to take the pulse of our audience. This week we're checking in on your favorite strategies. What is your go-to #options strategy?

Listener questions and comments

Question from Mina - Why is VIX so weird?
Question from Holan - That Meatball guy says he gets paid to buy $VXX puts. How?
Question from BD3 - Why no Nasdaq VIX futures? Why no options? Why can't I trade VIX on Nasdaq?

Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication

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Volatility Views 329: VIX Is Weird But Will Not Touch Your Kids