The VIX is dead. Long live the VIX.

Listen to Volatility Views 287: The Year VIX Died

Volatility Review: A look back at 2017 from a volatility perspective.

  • VIX cash was back in double digits, briefly.

Kevin’s Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: ADV – 672k, VIX call/put – 4, Total 9.78m (7.83m Calls, 1.94m Puts)
  • Looking back on the 2017: The year without volatility.
  • Which trades stood out to you in 2017?
  • CBOE files to list 6 bitcoin ETFs after being first major exchange to trade cryptocurrency futures.

Crystal Ball: Your prognostication headquarters

Last week:

  • Mark L. – 9.65
  • Andrew – 8.99
  • Russell – 9.25

Where will VIX close at the end of 2018?

  • Mark L. – 17.25
  • Mark S. – 11.01
  • Kevin – 14.04