On this episode Mark is joined by: Steve Sosnick, Head Options Strategist - Interactive Brokers They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US What the Cboe skew index being at an all time high means for the volatility market and the SPX going forward The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX And much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public....
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 613
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The impact on volatility this week due to the Fed announcement The international volatility market (VSTOXX) The impact on volatility due to upcoming European elections Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Thei...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 612
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Gary Norden, NN2 Capital They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, V-VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX And much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com Options are not suitable for all i...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 611
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Matt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Services They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Options Volume Numbers for November Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX And much more... Brought to you by ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 610
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Noel Smith, Convex Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Volatility skew in SPX and SPY Is it better to "hedge" using SPX downside or VIX upside right now Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and V...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 609
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US How the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatility The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX VIX and VIX futures term structure Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.co...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 608
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Zed Francis, Convexitas They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) & the surprising spread between VSTOXX and VIX Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Volatility in the markets post election and the eerily similarities between 2016 and 2024 VIX term stru...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 607
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Matt Koren, Eurex Group They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Whether 0DTE options are cannibalizing the volume leading into the election Modern vs. historical term structure around elections Whether SVIX will be stuck i...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 606
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Alec Clements, PricingMonkey They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX The Risk Management Conference Eurex Virtual Focus Day: Trading European Volatility Markets Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much mo...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 605
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Michael Green, Simplify Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Election volatility in the 0dte era Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more... Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 604
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) The December Divot in VSTOXX futures A massive put 1x2 in VSTOXX options Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX A VIX trade that made Russell Rhoads angry Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Opt...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 603
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/ Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and much more......
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 602
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss volatility around presidential elections, what's going on with the VIX futures curve, and much more. Plus, we predict where 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...
Sep 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 601
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss the Fed rate cut this week and much more. Plus, we predict where 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...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 600
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss election volatility, whether it is time for another broken winged butterfly in VIX, what will happen to the markets after the Fed meeting next week, and much more. Plus, we predict where 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 Russel...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 599
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss what's the best way to trade VIX butterflies and how to accurately evaluate historic volatility vs. implied in an ETF following a big change in their holding. Plus, we predict where 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 Rho...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 598
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss Brian's surprise modified butterfly VIX trade. Plus, we predict where 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 Brian Overby from The Options Playbook...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 597
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Plus, we predict where 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
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 596
On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products in both the domestic and international markets this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. Analyzing the weekly VIX options activity Discussing the flight from 0DTE options in SPX during the recent selloff. What impact did 0DTE have on the recent volatility? Believing UVIX likely to suffer if Sept remains so low compared to Oct when Sept takes over as the front month. Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 595
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The madness of VIX cash this week hitting 65 SVIX using VIX calls to save their bacon during the massive volatility event this week Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Whether the massive volatility event this week shook up the top positions in VIX options Their Crystal Ball predictions for ...
Aug 09, 2024•58 min•Ep. 594
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: What's going on in these crazy volatile markets Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Is it a good time for butterflies in VIX? Calendars? Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and much more...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 593
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Russell's UVIX weekend trade Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more......
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 592
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Stefan Schlamp, Deutsche Borse They discuss: Election volatility in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX HFT in the market and recent trends Russell's UVIX weekend trade Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more......
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 591
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: Small cap volatility this week The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 590
On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business Eurex Hot Seat: Mike Riley, Eurex They discuss: Election volatility in the US and over seas The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX and much more......
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 589
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 presidenti...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 588
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 muc...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 587
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 seg...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 586
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 - Continuing to see bullish VIX options trades expiring on June 5th Discussing how to trade VSTOXX domestically - V2TX on IB's platform Explaining where to find VSTOXX historical data Plus, we predict where VSTOXX and VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segmen...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 585
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 in...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 584
