Delve into Vix and volatility with Jim Carroll, exploring complexities of VIX futures and zero-day options. Uncover market disruptions from derivative instruments like VIX and historical trends of rate cuts. Compare VIX futures, tail risk products, and Spitz Nagle strategies. Learn about flywheels in company success and navigating market dynamics with hedging strategies.

Experts Stuart Barton, Jim Carroll, and Vance Harwood discuss the new innovative VIX ETFs SVIX and UVIX, detailing their rebalancing methodology, volatility drag, ETPs vs ETNs, and market dynamics. They explore the complexities of VIX and VIX futures, addressing challenges in tracking VIX indexes and settlement prices. The conversation extends to the future of financial products and the role of technology in market evolution, concluding with a casual chat about astronomy and closing remarks.