On this episode Mark is joined by:

  • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business – Indiana University
  • Scott Nations, Nations Indexes

They discuss:

  • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
  • Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI

Volatility Views: Deep Dive into Market Volatility and Trading Insights In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhodes and Scott Nations to discuss the latest developments in the world of volatility. The show covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of Deepseek AI on market volatility, key volatility metrics like VIX and VOLI indexes, and trading strategies for volatility products.

The panelists also engage in a lively discussion on the potential direction of S&P 500 and NVIDIA for the year.

Additionally, Scott announces the launch of Nations Indexes subscription service, providing detailed volatility data starting Monday.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network
  • 01:10 Welcome to Volatility Views
  • 01:56 Market Update and Trading Insights
  • 03:07 Special Guest Introductions
  • 05:08 Volatility Review
  • 08:34 Volatility Trading Strategies
  • 16:19 Volatility Surface Analysis
  • 21:35 VIX Options Activity
  • 36:40 Market Movements and Volatility
  • 38:04 Inverse Volatility Products
  • 39:33 Options Trading Insights
  • 44:47 Weekend Trading Strategies
  • 50:38 Listener Questions and Market Predictions
  • 56:04 Volatility Predictions and Closing Remarks