

Volatility Views
The Options Insider Radio Network
Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. With leading industry guests and detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before. If you are an experienced options trader looking to expand your understanding of volatility, or if you are simply curious about VIX and other volatility products, then this is the program for you.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
Volatility Views 589: Volatility Already Left For the Holiday
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.

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h
Volatility Views 588: The End of the World...For 30 Minutes!
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Green, Simplify Asset Management They discuss: NVDA setting new records again The international volatility market (VSTOXX) 0dte SPX options dominating the information flow over VIX Some surprising facts about how to trade UVXY around weekends Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Will volatility be impacted by the presidential debate next week Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more...

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
Volatility Views 587: International Volatility Leads The Dance on FED Week
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy at the University of Illinois. They discuss: The impact of the Fed and CPI on volatility this week What the heck is going on in the international volatility market? The chasm between VIX and VSTOXX Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX. Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more...

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 2min
Volatility Views 586: Roaring 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, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity - Paper traded 100,000 VIX Dec 42.5 Calls for $.53 this week. Are you a buyer or a seller at that price? Looking at $GME ATM implied volatility in 2024 Discussing VSTOXX trades this week 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 Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Noel Smith from Convex Asset Management & Tanius Technology Brought to you by Eurex

May 31, 2024 • 1h 7min
Volatility Views 585: A Strange End to a Strange Week
Analyzing volatility products like VSTOXX and VIX, bullish VIX options trades, trading VSTOXX domestically, predicting future VSTOXX and VIX levels in a crystal ball segment

May 24, 2024 • 1h 6min
Volatility Views 584: Vampire NVDA, Short Dispersion and Mr. TV
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VSTOXX, VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Was NVDA's earnings announcement this week our "last good news event?" This volatility curve looks like this is going to be the summer of love. We've seen a ton of buying paper heading into the long holiday weekend. Is someone looking for a volatility spike over the weekend and into next week? Talking about some interesting risk-reversal activity in VSTOXX options 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 Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Zed Francis from Convexitas Brought to you by Eurex

May 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
Volatility Views 583: Could it be a Volatility Moat of Despair?
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. Will NVDA earnings announcement next week impact volatility? Not a good time to own VIX calls right now Is there seasonality to VVIX with regards to weeks to expiration? Analyzing the trends in VSTOXX vs. VIX Are you a buyer or seller of the July 11 VIX puts trading for $.05 today 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 Brought to you by Eurex

May 10, 2024 • 1h 20min
Volatility Views 582: Volatility Yachting and the Dreaded Triple Stupid
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. Vol of vol- aka VVIX -is hitting some rarefied territory right now. What does this mean for the volatility market going forward? Has Russell Rhoads uncovered the ultra-rare triple stupid trade in VIX options this week? How is Russell Rhoads' VIX vs. VSTOXX trade working out? Is it time for him to flip the spread? How is the election creating opportunities with October and November IV being bid? Will be particularly interesting if RV falls over the summer months. This year's US election could have more impact on Europe and European equities (and therefore VSTOXX) than previous ones due to the implications for Ukraine funding. 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 Gary Norden from NN2 Capital Brought to you by Eurex

May 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Volatility Views 581: Is There A Mystery 0dte Put?
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.

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Volatility Views 580: What a Difference a Day Makes
HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: RUSSELL RHOADS, KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY EUREX HOT SEAT: MATT KOREN, EUREX BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY PRODUCTS IN THE DOMESTIC MARKETS THIS WEEK: VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX BREAKING DOWN VOLATILITY IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THIS WEEK: VSTOXX TALKING VIX VS. VSTOXX THE POPULAR CRYSTAL BALL - WHERE WILL VIX AND VSTOXX BE NEXT WEEK