This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhodes. The discussion kicks off with the latest developments in VIX futures and options trading, highlighting notable market activities and trends, such as the overwhelming volume of VIX trading and the specifics of some substantial trades. The panel addresses the rise in volatility, characterized by increased daily market movements and backwardation in the VIX futures curve. Special emphasis is placed on volatility strategies and the continued importance of monitoring geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. The episode also delves into related volatility products like S-VIX and U-VIX, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities they present. The show concludes with the Crystal Ball segment, where the hosts predict future volatility levels, providing a comprehensive overview for volatility traders and enthusiasts.   01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 02:32 Deep Dive into Volatility 02:48 Market Analysis and Guest Introductions 05:56 Volatility Review 11:44 Intraday Market Movements 23:11 VIX Futures and Options Activity 33:39 Managing Risk with Open Interest 34:31 Tuesday's Exit Trade Analysis 36:42 Wednesday's March 12th Options Activity 38:37 Thursday's VIX Trades and Strategies 39:59 VIX Options Volume and and Market Trends 46:01 SVIX and UVIX Market Dynamics 52:05 Volatility ETPs and Trading Strategies 54:52 Crystal Ball Predictions and Market Insights 01:01:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Mark is joined by guest Matt Amberson from ORATS, who discusses recent market activity, including the significant rise in the VIX and its implications. They explore the dynamics of volatility trading and review notable trades, such as a large-scale multi-leg options strategy termed the 'super stupid.' Additionally, Matt introduces ORATS' recent research reports on the impact of macro events on implied volatility. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's volatility prediction segment, the crystal ball. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:04 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:34 Public.com: The Best Platform for Options Trading 02:13 Deep Dive into Volatility 05:00 Market Overview and Recent Trends 13:48 Special Report: Impact of Macro Events on Implied Volatility 34:00 Introducing the New VIX Indicator 34:40 VIX Options Activity Breakdown 36:34 Super Stupid Trades and Their Impact 40:28 Inverse Volatility Products Analysis 51:53 Earnings Volatility Insights 55:50 Crystal Ball Predictions and Wrap-Up

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
• Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

They discuss:

• The latest in the volatility markets
• Not being able to prep too early for the show as volatility can pop right before the start
• Volatility dangerously close to the danger zone
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI
• VIX paper trades
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

 

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
• Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
• Scott Nations, Nations Indexes

They discuss:

• The latest in the volatility markets
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI
• Nations Indexes new subscription services
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

 

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
• Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit

They discuss:

• The latest in the volatility markets in the US
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, VSTOXX, and VOLI
• January options volume numbers from OCC
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

 

Exploring Volatility Views: AI Impact, VIX Updates, and Volatility Strategies

Join us on this episode of Volatility Views as we dive into the latest developments in the world of volatility trading. Host Mark Longo is accompanied by Russell Rhoads and Scott Nations to dissect the major factors impacting the market this week. The discussion includes the implications of the recent Deep Seek kerfuffle on the AI boom, VIX options trading activities, the performance of inverse and leveraged volatility products like S-VIX and UVIX, and an intriguing conversation about the upcoming subscription service for Nations Indexes. Stay tuned for nuanced insights and future volatility predictions!

00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network

01:10 Welcome to Volatility Views

01:56 Market Update and Trading Week Recap

03:07 Special Guest Introductions

05:08 Volatility Review 

08:34 Volatility Trading Insights

16:19 Volatility Surface Analysis

21:35 VIX Options Activity

36:40 Market Downturn Amid Streaming

37:11 Volatility Measures Turn Green

38:04 Inverse Volatility Products Update

39:47 White House Tariff Announcement

40:29 Trading Strategies and Market Analysis

50:38 Volatility Voicemail: Listener Questions

56:04 Crystal Ball Predictions

01:00:05 Show Wrap-Up and Announcements

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
• Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
• Brian Overby, The Options Playbook

They discuss:

• The latest in the volatility markets in the US
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
• Whether Russell Rhoads is still doing his "secret" weekend UVIX trade after the 10-1 reverse split
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

 

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit

They discuss:

• The latest in the volatility markets in the US
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
• The wild year that was volatility in 2024
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025 
• And much more...

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Russell Rhoads - Indiana University
• Jim Carroll - Ballast Rock Private Wealth

They discuss:

• The latest in the volatility markets in the US
• Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
• The wild year that was volatility in 2024
• What a VIX Mix is
• Why the volatility surface is so eerily flat right now
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025 as well as how predictions worked out for 2024
• And much more...

On this episode Mark is joined by:

• Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit

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 December and for all of 2024
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
• And much more...

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