“If you look at volatility on a strike-by-strike basis, then vol is actually down on the week.” – Mark Sebastian on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 503: More Red on the Screen
We are discussing the latest in volatility in the markets on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 502: Vol Strikes Back
“When the market is long this much VIX upside & VIX futures that puts a damper on VIX. We’re going to need something to happen that we don’t see coming. The market is bracing to be punched. We’ll need something to scare it.” – Mark Sebastian on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 501: Whipsaw Volatility
“There are so many ‘volatility capture’ funds out there that are really just selling puts at the end of the day.” – Mark Sebastian on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 500th Episode Spectacular
Join the party as we celebrate 500th episodes of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 499: The Volatility Speakeasy
Discussing the latest volatility in the markets on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 498: Fed Spookage Strikes Again
Discussing volatility in the options markets on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 497: The Rise of Spikey
Is this the beginning of a new volatility regime? Will VIX still be below 20 at the end of Q3/September? We discuss this as well as the new Spikes ETPS products (SPKX and SPKY) on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 496: The Meme Stock Zoom Call
“The fact that volatility by strike is higher and the back end of the VIX futures curve is still bid shows that the market doesn’t trust this rally.” – Andrew Giovinazzi on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 495: Non-farms Strike Again!
Discussing the strange premium that is suddenly being priced into the longer-term VIX futures on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 494: Aggressive Contango, Shrinking Vikings and Volatility Unicorns
Discussing what we are seeing this week in the volatility markets on this episode of Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 493: Three Options Pros Talking About Ducks
“Where else can you find an options podcast with three former market makers talking shop? Talk about a pedigree!” – Andrew Giovinazzi on this episode of Volatility Views.

