Volatility Views 581: Is There A Mystery 0dte Put?
May 3, 2024
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Breaking down volatility products like VSTOXX, VIX, VXX, UVXY. Debating if there's a 0dte put option muting downside movement. Surprising action in VSTOXX with upside call sellers. Crystal ball segment predicting VSTOXX and VIX next week.
VIX and V-STOXX futures markets show different dynamics, presenting strategic trading opportunities.
Upside call selling in VIX indicates market participants hedging for potential volatility events.
International volatility traders capitalize on V-STOXX market disparities, employing structured trades to manage risks.
Deep dives
VIX and V-STOXX Comparison
VIX and V-STOXX futures markets showed interesting dynamics with V-STOXX holding its value better. The VIX futures moved towards contango spread, indicating normalization, with June futures relatively inexpensive compared to July. This discrepancy between VIX and V-STOXX futures led to strategic trading opportunities, especially during short-term volatility events.
Options Trading Trends
Options trading in the VIX market saw a robust day with over three quarters of a million contracts traded. Key trades included buying of May 15 calls and May 16 calls in significant volume. Upside call selling in VIX was noted, indicating some market participants were hedging or taking positions expecting potential volatility events.
Volatility Market Insights
Volatility traders engaged in selling out-of-the-money calls in the VIX with attention to timing trades based on U.S. market performance. Additionally, international volatility traders looked for opportunities in the V-STOXX market, using strategies to capitalize on differences in volatility levels between the U.S. and European markets. Structured trades between VIX and V-STOXX were employed to manage risks and capture potential market movements.
VIX Options Trading Analysis
VIX options trading volume analysis revealed that May 13.5 and August 13 puts were prominently traded, indicating ongoing interest in these contracts. Notable trades included a synthetic long position involving October 20 calls and puts, suggesting a strategic play for potential volatility increases.
Volatility ETP Activity Overview
Activity in volatility exchange-traded products (ETPs) such as SVIX, UVic, UVXY, and VXX was analyzed. SVIX showed a consistent range, UVic displayed trading in the 9.5 calls, and UVXY experienced movements in the 30.5 puts, highlighting traders' engagement with various ETPs amidst market volatility.
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX.
Debating if we have a 0dte put option in the market right now that is muting downside movement
Are we seeing surprise upside call sellers in VSTOXX? Breaking down the surprising action
Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.
With your hosts,
Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University