Volatility Views 242: The Godfather of VXX

Published: Feb. 13, 2017, 6 p.m.

Volatility Viewpoint: Today we have special guest: Greg King, REX ETFs CEO/Founder, "The Godfather of VXX."

He discusses:

  • The process for launching VXX
  • How did it come about?
  • The process for launching XIV
  • Why make the switch into a short volatility product?
  • What is REX ETF?
  • How do the new products work?

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

  • VIX Cash - under 11
  • VVIX - 85.84
  • VIX Futures: Front month premium to cash: 1.1. Two month premium to cash: 2.80.

Russell's Weekly Rundown:

  • VIX Options: ADV - 559k. Mon - 350k, Tues - 519k, Weds - 886k, Thurs - 691k. Total 9.18m (6.82m Calls, 2.36m Puts).
  • VIX Call/Put: 2.8/1
  • CBOE Skew Index - 129, down 4.82 (3.6%)
  • OIV/OVX - 29.50
  • GVZ - 15
  • TYVIX - 5.40

Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication.

Last week:

  • Mark L. - 10.50!
  • Mark S. - 10.92
  • Russell - 12.01
  • GUEST - 11.34

This week:

  • Mark L. - 10.45
  • Mark S - 10.85
  • Russell - 11.75