Volatility Viewpoint: The guest today is Scott Maidel, Derivatives Research, FTSE Russell Investments.

He discusses:

• His viewpoint on current volatility landscape
• VIX spot level - Did VIX cash perform as expected?
• What are volatility strategies?
• How to talk about volatility mechanics and characteristics with clients?
• Updates on current and pending Russell volatility products

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective

• VIX Cash: Performance vs Market expectations.
• VVIX: Hovering around 115.
• VIX Options: Decent but not a strong volume week. Total 7.71m (5.89m Calls, 1.82m Puts)
• Crude Oil: Volatility creeping back into crude.

Crystal Ball: Peering over the market precipice. Earnings season ahoy. Volatility prognostication.