Mark Sebastian, an options trader and volatility expert, joins Russell Rhoads, a professor specializing in derivatives, and Noel Smith, CIO at Convex Asset Management. They explore the latest trends in the US and European volatility markets, including exciting trading activities around VIX and SPX options. The trio debates the best hedging strategies, analyzes the impact of geopolitical tensions on market volatility, and predicts future movements in VIX and VSTOXX, all while sharing personal insights and market sentiment.

Mark Sebastian, an expert in volatility trading from Option Pit, joins Russell Rhoads, an academic at the Kelley School of Business, to unpack a week of wild market swings. They dive into the dramatic VIX cash surge hitting 65 and the savvy use of VIX calls by SVIX to navigate the chaos. The duo analyzes intriguing trading movements in various volatility products and discusses whether recent market events disrupted VIX options' top standings. They also share predictions for future VIX trends, offering insights for volatility traders.

In this insightful discussion, Mark Sebastian from Option Pit and Russell Rhoads of the Kelley School of Business dive into the recent chaos in the volatility markets. They unpack the startling spike of the VIX cash hitting 65 and share strategies employed by SVIX to manage risks using VIX calls. Expect trading insights on products like UVIX and predictions for the future of VIX, all delivered with a blend of humor and expertise. It's a rollercoaster of market analysis that promises both education and entertainment!

Mark Sebastian from Option Pit, Russell Rhoads from Kelley School of Business, and Mike Riley from Eurex discuss election volatility, international markets, trading activities in VSTOXX, VIX, and more. They share predictions for VIX and VSTOXX, and discuss trading strategies and market behavior.

Guest host Russell Rhoads from Kelley School of Business - Indiana University joins the show. They discuss the annual Vix high/low ranges, breakdown volatility products in the markets, and Vix futures volume numbers for December 2023. They also explore the surprising nature of Vix, volatility in the market, and trading strategies related to the volatility curve.