Volatility Views 65: Contango Tango

Published: Oct. 8, 2012, 8:39 p.m.

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Volatility Views 65: Contango Tango

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Volatility Review: The VIX is back at 14. We're definitely in a lower volatility environment. The May futures are currently trading around 24, which is almost three times current S&P realized volatility. Not much movement in NASDAQ.\xa0

Volatility Viewpoint:\xa0 Today's guest is Mike Cavanaugh, president\xa0of Know Your Options, Inc. Mike talks about hedging stock portfolios with options and volatility products, the trouble with opening rotations, and more.\xa0

Crystal Ball: Don't expect much to happen in the next week or so. Non-farms and the VP debate upcoming.