Volatility Views

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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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.com

Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options", also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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
• 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 investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options", also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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 investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options", also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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 Eurex and Public.com

Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options", also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.