Trump and the VIX. What could go wrong?

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Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective

  • VIX Cash – 13
  • VVIX ?- 86
  • VIX Futures: Front month premium to cash – 1.5; Two month premium to cash – 2.70

Russells Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: A heavy volume week. ADV 554k, Thurs – 405k, Weds – 850k, Tues – approx. 1M, Mon – Closed. VIX Call/Put: 2.9/1. Total 5.4M (4M Calls, 1.4M Puts)
  • OIV/OVX – 30.88
  • GVZ – 15.17 – Near the low end of a 52-week range.
  • TYVIX – 5.91

Volatility Voicemail: Listeners get their say

#Options #QuestionOfTheWeek – Earnings Season awakens! How do you play earnings using options? Are you an Earnings #Jedi or #Sith?

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  • No Side – Avoid earnings
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  • Question from Maryanne – How long do you think this period of low volatility will last?

Crystal Ball: Your prognostication headquarters

Last week:

  • Mark L. – 12.25
  • Mark S. – 11.50
  • Guest – 14.51
  • This week:
  • Mark L. – 11.55
  • Andrew – 12.01
  • Russell – 12.34