March 04, 2013

Volatility Views 83: Check Your Levels

53 minutes

Volatility Review: We had quite a roller coaster week in terms of implied and realized vol. The importance of vol of vol has been showcased.

Listener Mail: We have a huge mail bag today.

Question from Big Ned: Is it possible for an options trader to ever truly be flat, aside from closing his positions?

Question from Alex Gumble: How do market makers manage their volatility exposure when everyone else in the pit (or bin) has the same position? That seems like a difficult prospect.

Question from Mikhail, Ukraine: Why do I need to worry about Vega? I only sell strangles and iron condors. The risk is clearly defined. If price is good, I sell. I price is not good, I don't sell. It’s very simple.

Question from Nix01: I liked Mark's article "VIX Activity - Hedge or Sign" from 2/27. Can he elaborate on the show?

Comment from Rich@PinProjects: Rule of 16, nice one! Thanks @Options #Volatility.

Question from Talos_A: Insider trading has been making many headlines. Do you feel sudden spikes/drops in volatility on a strike are the best indicators or unusual activity/insider trading?

Question from Nickel Silver: Where can I buy shares of VolX? Is it publicly traded?

The Crystal Ball: Sequestration! Keep an eye on Europe as well. Where can vol go next?

...more

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March 04, 2013

Volatility Views 83: Check Your Levels

53 minutes

Volatility Views 83: Check Your Levels

Volatility Review: We had quite a roller coaster week in terms of implied and realized vol. The importance of vol of vol has been showcased.

Listener Mail: We have a huge mail bag today.

Question from Big Ned: Is it possible for an options trader to ever truly be flat, aside from closing his positions?

Question from Alex Gumble: How do market makers manage their volatility exposure when everyone else in the pit (or bin) has the same position? That seems like a difficult prospect.

Question from Nix01: I liked Mark's article "VIX Activity - Hedge or Sign" from 2/27. Can he elaborate on the show?

Comment from Rich@PinProjects: Rule of 16, nice one! Thanks @Options #Volatility.

Question from Talos_A: Insider trading has been making many headlines. Do you feel sudden spikes/drops in volatility on a strike are the best indicators or unusual activity/insider trading?

Question from Nickel Silver: Where can I buy shares of VolX? Is it publicly traded?

The Crystal Ball: Sequestration! Keep an eye on Europe as well. Where can vol go next?

...more