Volatility Views 291: Mullet vs. Tellum vs. VIX

On today's show, a rowdy cohort of crazies, including:

• Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
• Matt Thompson, Typhon Capital
• Mike Thompson, Typhon Capital
• Kevin Davitt, CBOE

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

• VIX Cash is firmly back in the double digits.

Kevin's Weekly Rundown

• VIX Options: ADV - 744k, VIX call/put - 4.1, Total 12.0m (9.65m Calls, 2.34m Puts)
• Earnings Volatility: Netflix, Intel and Starbucks.

Volatility Voicemail: Options question of the week

Since we're down at #InsideETFs this week we thought we'd make our #Options #QOTW about #ETFOPTIONS. Quite simply - what is your favorite ETF/ETP #option to trade?

• $SPY
• $GLD
• $VXX
• Other (reply w/answer)

Listener Questions and Comments:

• Question from Cat65 - Are there other vol futures out there aside from VIX?
• Question from Charlie C - Quick Q for the show - What's the weirdest thing you've seen in the options market?

Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication

Last week:

• Russell: 11.99
• Matt: 11.5
• Mark S.: 10
• Mark L. 10.55

This week:

• Mike: 9.99
• Matt : 10.15
• Mark S.: 13.25
• Mark L.: 9.55
• Kevin: 10.5