Volatility Views 217: The Mysterious VIX Futures

Published: Aug. 15, 2016, 7:41 p.m.

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Volatility Review: A look at the week from an options perspective.

  • VIX cash: Hit 52 week low this week: 11.02
  • VIX futures: Question from JJK: The Sep VIX futures are trading over $3 premium to cash. Seems pretty steep. Is the market pricing in a big sell-off in the near future?
  • VVIX: Currently at 96.78
  • VIX Options: Mon: 660k, Tues: 765k, Weds: 635k, Thurs: 603k; Total 7.36m (5.10m Calls, 2.26m Puts)
  • Crude Oil
  • Gold

Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Service Dog: Do stock market circuit breakers have a significant impact on market volatility?
  • Question from MoneyPenney: How does VXX work?

Crystal Ball: Where will the VIX close?

Last week:

  • Mark L.: 11.15
  • Mark S.: 10.25

This week:

  • Mark L.: 11.25
  • Mark S.: 11
  • Russell: 13
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