Volatility Views 229: The Mystery of VIX Variation

Published: Nov. 7, 2016, 5:39 p.m.

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Volatility Viewpoint: Today we have special guest David Hait, CEO of OptionMetrics.

He discusses:

Volatiltiy Review: VIX surging well north of the 20-handle. VVIX is up to 120.

VIX Options heavy volume week:

  • Mon - 397k
  • Tues - 731k
  • Weds - 602k
  • Thurs - 882k
  • Total 6.02m (4.52m Calls, 1.50m Puts)

Russell\'s Weekly Rundown: November 9 VIX futures focus. You will NOT be able to capture (most) election returns with that expiration. SPX weeklies and event risk

Volatility Voicemail/Options #QuestionOfTheWeek:

Special #Earnings, #Election, #WorldSeries edition $FB ATM strd=$7.30 $VIX=17.20. Which outcome is most likely?

  • $VIX > 20 before election
  • $FB beats ATM Straddle
  • @realDonaldTrump wins
  • @Cubs win World Series

Crystal Ball: Wild prognosticating

Last week:

  • Mark L. - 16
  • Mark S. - 17.15
  • Andrew - 17.50
  • Bill L. - 15.43

This week:

  • Mark L - 18.50
  • Russell - 10.80
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