The VIX is now near 14.50, and IV is now back at 75%.
Wednesday and Vol Is Well?
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Option Block 322: When 50 Is the New 70
When it comes to LULU, 50 is the new 70
That’s not Sputnik, It’s the VIX
On Friday, the VIX and skew both kept winding their way higher.
Volatility Trading Digest – St. Patrick’s Day
the bears are more likely to be celebrating than the bulls since most indicators show equities again turned negative last week with a few exceptions.
Option Block 321: Old School Bullish Paper
Option Block 321: Old School Bullish Paper
Options Playbook 3: Volatility, Part 1
Brian and Mark discuss some of the impact of volatility on the price of an option.
VIX Option Activity & Market Returns (Update)
So what has recent market activity meant for future returns?
Option Block 320: Filling Your Britches with Fear
Of all the things to fill your britches with, fear isn’t quite the worst.
GLD Vol Starting to Get Dirt Cheap Again
A while back when GLD was trading between 165-175 the IV of the options started to get silly cheap.
Volatility Trading Digest – Volatility Kings Preview
These could be of interest to volatility traders looking to open long positions ahead of the next report and close or reverse them just before the release date.
Volatility Trading Digest – Alternative Energy Ideas
We have a brief market comment followed by alternative energy ideas for FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) and Plug Power Inc. (PLUG).
Option Block 319: Why Would Anyone Do That?
Why WOULD anyone do that?