Volatility Views 36: The VIX vs. Black Swan: Analyzing Tail Risk in the VIX

Published: Jan. 17, 2012, 8:14 p.m.

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Volatility Views 36: The VIX vs. Black Swan: Analyzing Tail Risk in the VIX
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Volatility Review:
Another interesting week in general volatility. Although predicted to settle around the new mean of 23-25, VIX is down to 19. Where will it go next? CBOE has finally put out an adjustment to their settlement process. Euro VolContract review.
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Volatility Viewpoint: This week\'s guest, Nikunj Kapadia from UMass, sits down with Mark and Bob to discuss Black Swans, volatility pricing, tail risk, and buy-writes.
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Crystal Ball: VIX may be headed towards 19 from heavy pressure on VIX Jan and Feb futures. Could we really see an explosion to the upside? Big news at VolX!
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