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Download Volatility Views 242: The Godfather of VXX

Volatility Viewpoint: Today we have special guest: Greg King, REX ETFs CEO/Founder, “The Godfather of VXX.”

He discusses:

  • The process for launching VXX
  • How did it come about?
  • The process for launching XIV
  • Why make the switch into a short volatility product?
  • What is REX ETF?
  • How do the new products work?

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

  • VIX Cash – under 11
  • VVIX – 85.84
  • VIX Futures: Front month premium to cash: ?1.1. Two month premium to cash: 2.80.

Russell’s Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: ADV – 559k. Mon – 350k, Tues – 519k, Weds – 886k, Thurs – 691k. Total 9.18m (6.82m Calls, 2.36m Puts).
  • VIX Call/Put: 2.8/1
  • CBOE Skew Index – 129, down 4.82 (3.6%)
  • OIV/OVX – 29.50
  • GVZ – 15
  • TYVIX – 5.40

Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication.

Last week:

  • Mark L. – 10.50!
  • Mark S. – 10.92
  • Russell – 12.01
  • GUEST – 11.34

This week:

  • Mark L. – 10.45
  • Mark S – 10.85
  • Russell – 11.75