You have now entered the breakfastverse. VIX now out of the red zone. Where do the hosts think that VIX will be on Friday?
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- VIX Options: A strong start to the week after the holiday. Total 4.95m (3.39m Calls, 1.57m Puts)
- Crude Oil: Recent rumors of supply action driving crude. Volatility remains on low end of recent elevated range. OIV/OVX – 67
- Gold: GVZ 25.67 – Extremely elevated. Gold rallying hard in recent sessions.
Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments
- Option Insider Question of the Week: How Many U.S. Options Exchanges Do We Need?
5% ?- 14 is perfect!
30% – The more the merrier.
60% – Make it stop!
5% – Other
- Question from George K. – What typically happens to volatility around a presidential election?
Crystal Ball: The celebrations for Chinese New Year are over. Back to work!
Where will VIX be next week?
- Sebastian: 26 on Thursday, 24.5 on Friday.
- Russell: Low 19s
- Mark: 21.50-22
Who will win? Tune in next week to see