The Global Margin Call | Volatility Veteran Noel Smith on Dispersion, Vol of Vol, and How He’s Trading VIX Spike & Stock Market Crash

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Aug 5, 2024

Noel Smith, a volatility veteran with expertise in VIX spikes and market crashes, shares his insights on navigating today's turbulent markets. He discusses the intricacies of market volatility and the implications of high VIX readings. Noel emphasizes the importance of risk management and offers strategies for trading in such conditions. He highlights the benefits of dispersion trading and contrasts the trading dynamics for retail investors versus market makers. The conversation underscores adapting strategies in response to central bank actions and ever-changing market behavior.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Market Volatility

01:34 • 10min

Navigating Market Volatility and Trading Strategies

11:46 • 3min

Navigating Market Volatility

15:01 • 14min

Navigating High Volatility and Market Strategies

29:09 • 4min

Navigating Market Volatility: Strategies for Retail Traders

32:40 • 8min

Navigating Market Volatility: Insights on Trading Strategies and Central Bank Impacts

41:03 • 3min