Exploring Volatility with Kris Sidial | 0DTE Options, Tail Risk, and $VIX Calls

Sep 13, 2023

Volatility expert Kris Sidial dives into trading vol, tail risk events, and the demand for 0DTE options. He explores hidden dangers of a tail risk event, buying cheap insurance, and the rationale behind $VIX call trades. The podcast also touches on unique aspects of the trading year, market resilience, and the potential returns and risks of options trades.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Exploring Factors in Trading Derivatives and Risk Premium in Options

04:31 • 2min

Exploring the Unique Aspects of the Trading Year and the Dynamics of 2023

06:46 • 2min

Market Resilience and Complacency

08:25 • 20min

Potential Returns and Risks of Options Trades

27:57 • 11min

Zero DTE Strategies and the Impact of Bigger Participants

39:19 • 10min

Importance of Research and Appreciation for Support

49:10 • 2min

What are the options markets telling us about the rest of 2023? Has the market gotten too complacent, setting us up for a possible market crash? Kris Sidial, a Volatility Expert, Tail Risk Hedger, and Co-CIO of the Ambrus Group, joins me today on the Futures Radio podcast to dive into everything you need to know.

In this episode, we reveal the secrets of trading vol and the many myths that surround it. With the 2023 markets grind higher, we explore the hidden dangers of a tail risk event and how to buy cheap insurance for your portfolio while volatility is low. Whether you’re a long term investor, swing trader, or day trader – this episode is packed with valuable insights that you can’t afford to miss.

Kris also does a deep dive into the demand for 0DTE options by both retail traders and institutions, explaining the impact these are having on current market dynamics. 📊 And for those who saw the buzz surrounding the headline-driven $180 $VIX calls, Kris explains the rationale behind this trade while offering a nuanced perspective on the advantages and disadvantages from both a call buyer and sellers standpoint.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation that could shape your understanding of market dynamics in 2023.

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