Friend zone? Danger zone? Construction zone? What ARE the many zones of VIX?

Download Volatility Views 206: The Many Zones of VIX

  • Volatility Review: A look at the week from a volatility perspective.
  • VVIX: 77.50 on the low end of the recent range.

Russells Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: Mon – 206k, Tues – 560k, Weds – 592k, Thurs – 266k. Total 6.34m (4.55m Calls, 1.78m Puts)
  • XIV: Hit 29.98 this year – the highest level of the year. Relative strength above 60 and rising which points to continued complacency in the marketplace.

Crystal Ball: In which we predict the closing price of VIX.

  • Andrew – 12.95
  • Mark L. – 13.5