Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. From interviews with leading industry guests to detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before. If you are an experienced options trader looking to expand your understanding of volatility, or if you are simply curious about VIX and other volatility products, then this is the program for you.
…
continue reading
Volcontracts Podcasts
1
Volatility Views 642: Nonfarms, Tariffs and Earnings...Oh My!!!
57:50
57:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:50
In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Matt Amberson (Orats) analyze the significant surge in VIX, evidenced by the current VIX cash at 21 and the heavy trading volume exceeding one million contracts. They discuss how this translates to increased option activity, with substantial trades not…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 641: Vol Dies With A Whimper
1:01:51
1:01:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:51
The latest episode of Volatility Views covers a wide range of volatility trading topics with Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads. The show covers the term structure of VIX futures, recent trades in VIX options, and the seasonality of volatility, especially as it relates to earnings season and its impact on the markets. Key trades in VIX options from the …
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 640: Death of The Loggins and A Terrible VIX Trade
59:14
59:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:14
On this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts dive deep into various volatility trading strategies and notable market developments. Mark Longo is joined by 'Dr. Vix' Russell Rhoads and Andrew 'Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi as they discuss the enduring interest in deep put spreads, including a perplexing trade involving December 200 puts, which leaves t…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 639: The Great VIX Volume Debate
1:02:12
1:02:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:12
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) return after the July 4th holiday to delve into recent market volatility. The discussion covers the impact of tariff announcements on Brazil and Canada, leading to increased volume in VIX futures a…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 638: Paying the Iron Price for VIX Futures
59:35
59:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:35
In this episode, Mark Longo and his guests, Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business - Indiana University), Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), and Matt Amberson (ORATS) delve into a week characterized by remarkable market movements and surprising fluidity in volatility levels. The panel discusses specific options trades, the broader economic impl…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 637: A Volatility Triumph for the Ages!
1:02:05
1:02:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:05
In this episode of Volatility Views, the show kicks off with a recap of the Volatility Death Match, discussing the dynamics, competitors, and outcomes of the event. With Mark Longo hosting, the episode features contributions from Jim Carroll, Andrew Giovinazzi, and Russell Rhoads, who analyze recent VIX movements, the impact of geopolitical events,…
…
continue reading
1
The Volatility Death Match: Dr. VIX vs. The Vixologist
1:08:18
1:08:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:18
There can be only one! Two men will enter the cage...but only one will emerge victorious. Who will it be? Tune in to find out as Dr. VIX battles the Vixologist to the death on your favorite volatility topics including: Do after-hours VIX prints obscure what's really happening in the marketplace? Should you ignore them when trading VIX? How should y…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 636: Death Match Censorship and Mystifying VIX Stupids
57:03
57:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:03
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads delve into the recent shifts in the volatility landscape. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the VIX spiking to new levels, and market reactions to recent economic events, this episode is a crucial listen for anyone in the volatility trading scene. The discussion also to…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 635: Is It D-Day for The Steep Vol Surface?
59:57
59:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:57
This episode of Volatility Views dives deep into the world of volatility trading. Hosted by Mark Longo of Options Insider, the show features guests Russell Rhoads, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka the Rock Lobster. The episode covers various aspects including VIX futures, VIX Options trading activities, and the current state of volatility ma…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 634: VIX is Breaking Bad
1:02:10
1:02:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:10
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi & Russell Rhoads dive deep into the current state of the volatility market. They discuss the day's market movements influenced by unpredictable tweets from Trump and their impact on volatility indices like VIX. The episode covers the rare occurrence of contango in VIX futures above …
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 633: Secret Weekend Domination
1:05:15
1:05:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:15
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads discuss the latest movements in VIX, including a surprising spike and its impact on VIX options. They delve into the performance of the secret UVIX weekend trade, revealing an impressive average profit that defies its expectations. Listener questions about the potential introduction…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 632: Overly Complacent and Eerily Spooky
1:01:49
1:01:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:49
In this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), and Matt Koren (Eurex) discuss fluctuations in the VIX and VSTOXX futures, along with a look into new volatility ETPs. The episode begins with an overview of the VIX term structures — highlighting the recent flatness i…
…
continue reading
In this episode of Volatility Views, Russell Rhoads takes over hosting duties for Mark Longo. He is joined by Hans Albrecht from Option Pit. The discussion delves into the current state of the VIX, with insights into trading strategies, gamma, and the importance of understanding volatility products. Hans shares his experience with trading on the fl…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 630: Crushing Vol and Picking Fights
1:00:48
1:00:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:48
This episode delves into the recent volatility trends and provides an in-depth analysis of the current earnings season. The hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business, Indiana University) discuss the significant moves in VIX and related options, the impact of trade talks and jobs numbers, and …
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone?
57:40
57:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:40
In this episode, host Mark Longo and guests Russell Rhoads and Andrew Giovinazzi discuss the latest developments in market volatility. They explore the data provided by Jim Carroll (the Vixologist) on historical VIX movements, the flattening of the volatility term structure, and notable trading activity in VIX options. The episode highlights changi…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 628: A Year's Worth Of Madness In One Week
1:01:59
1:01:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:59
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and guest Mike Dever from Brandywine Asset Management discuss the unprecedented market volatility and massive rallies, reminiscent of 2008 price movements. They also analyze wild swings in the VIX and general stock market, sharing insights and strategie…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 627: Emergency Session as Tariff Madness Rocks the Market
1:03:18
1:03:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:18
In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Dr. VIX Russell Rhoads, and The Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi dive into an historic and chaotic week in the market. The VIX surged into the 40s, triggering discussions about unprecedented events and massive market movements. Analysis includes the muted volatility response earlier in the week, the fa…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 626: Tariffs and Tremors in the Vol Markets
59:45
59:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:45
In this episode, Mark Longo, along with Mark Sebastian of The Option Pit and Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business - Indiana University, discuss market volatility with a focus on VIX products, the significance of recent trades, and broader market movements. The show delves into the peculiar behavior of VIX options, examining notable tra…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 625: The Quick and the Dead
1:00:48
1:00:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:48
In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka The Rock Lobster. They dive into a wide range of topics related to volatility trading. The episode covers the current flat volatility curve, its implications, and the challenges and strategies for trading in such an environment.…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 624: The Volatility Vortex of Tariffs, Hantavirus, Posh Spice and the Number of the Beast
1:06:25
1:06:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:25
This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads. The discussion includes the latest developments in volatility products such as VIX futures, VOLI, VVIX, UVIX, SVIX, and UVXY, highlighting notable market activities and trends. The panel di…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 623: Flirting with the Danger Zone
1:02:45
1:02:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:45
This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads. The discussion kicks off with the latest developments in VIX futures and options trading, highlighting notable market activities and trends, such as the overwhelming volume of VIX trading a…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 622: NVDA, Macro Volatility Shocks and VIX Super Stupids
1:01:26
1:01:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:26
Mark is joined by guest Matt Amberson from ORATS, who discusses recent market activity, including the significant rise in the VIX and its implications. They explore the dynamics of volatility trading and review notable trades, such as a large-scale multi-leg options strategy termed the 'super stupid.' Additionally, Matt introduces ORATS' recent res…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 621: Dangerously Close to the Danger Zone!
1:00:45
1:00:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:45
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets Not being able to prep too early for the show as volatility can pop right before the start Volatility dangerously close to the danger zone Interesting trading activity…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 620: Exploring the Dark Side of the Vol Market
1:04:13
1:04:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:13
On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Scott Nations, Nations Indexes They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI Nations Indexes new subscription services Their Cr…
…
continue reading
1
Volatility Views 619: Following the Same Old Playbook...and Lottery Arbitrage?
1:02:01
1:02:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:01
On this episode Mark is joined by: Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, VSTOXX, and VOLI January options volume numbers from OCC Their Crystal Ball predict…
…
continue reading
