Crossing streams in RVX & VIX

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Download Volatility Views 173: VIX Vampires

Volatility Review: A look back on the week from a volatility perspective, which includes:

  • VIX Cash
  • RVX
  • VIX Options
  • VXUP
  • VXDN
  • And the Fed

Volatility Voicemail: In which listeners have their say

Question from Mr. Rose – On 8/21/15, S&P lost 3.19% and VIX is up 8.89 points. Following Tuesday S&P down 2.96%, VIX up only up 2.38 points. Next Wednesday S&P up?1.83%, VIX drops 5.31 points. Please explain.

Question from Confused – Hey, is there an overwhelming biased to trading calls in the VIX? Why? What about VIX puts, does anyone trade them?

Question from Jacob – What are some examples of basic volatility arb strategies? Thanks for the program.?

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