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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.
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Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone?
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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…
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Volatility Views 628: A Year's Worth Of Madness In One Week
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In this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhodes, 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…
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Volatility Views 627: Emergency Session as Tariff Madness Rocks the Market
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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…
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Volatility Views 626: Tariffs and Tremors in the Vol Markets
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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…
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Volatility Views 625: The Quick and the Dead
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In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhodes, 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.…
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Volatility Views 624: The Volatility Vortex of Tariffs, Hantavirus, Posh Spice and the Number of the Beast
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This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhodes. 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…
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Volatility Views 623: Flirting with the Danger Zone
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This episode of Volatility Views dives into the current state of the volatility market, with insights from hosts Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhodes. 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…
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Volatility Views 622: NVDA, Macro Volatility Shocks and VIX Super Stupids
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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…
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Volatility Views 621: Dangerously Close to the Danger Zone!
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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…
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Volatility Views 620: Exploring the Dark Side of the Vol Market
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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…
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Volatility Views 619: Following the Same Old Playbook...and Lottery Arbitrage?
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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…
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Volatility Views 618: Burning Down the Vol Market
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Exploring Volatility Views: AI Impact, VIX Updates, and Volatility Strategies Join us on this episode of Volatility Views as we dive into the latest developments in the world of volatility trading. Host Mark Longo is accompanied by Russell Rhoads and Scott Nations to dissect the major factors impacting the market this week. The discussion includes …
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Volatility Views 617: It All Started 18 Years Ago...
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Brian Overby, The Options Playbook They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Whether Russell Rhoads is still doing his "sec…
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Volatility Views 616: January Roars In Like A Lion
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX The wild year that was volatility in 2024 Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025 And much more...…
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Volatility Views 615: And the Winner is...
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Russell Rhoads - Indiana University Jim Carroll - Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US Interesting trading activity and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX The wild year that was volatility in 2024 What a VIX Mix is Why the volatility surface is so eeri…
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Volatility Views 614: Looking Back at a Wild Year in Volatility
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi - The Option Pit They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Options volume numbers for December and for all of 2024 Their Crystal Ball predictions …
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Volatility Views 613: Talking Vol One Last Time for 2024
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Steve Sosnick, Head Options Strategist - Interactive Brokers They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US What the Cboe skew index being at an all time high means for the volatility market and the SPX going forward The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and develo…
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Volatility Views 612: Fed Sends Vol Market Into A Frenzy
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The impact on volatility this week due to the Fed announcement The international volatility market (VSTOXX) T…
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Volatility Views 611: Can Anything Save Volatility?
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Gary Norden, NN2 Capital They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, V-VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVX…
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Volatility Views 610: The Yin and Yang of the Volatility Market
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Matt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Services They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, …
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Volatility Views 609: VIX Calls, SPX Puts and European Vol Rumblings
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Noel Smith, Convex Asset Management They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY …
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Volatility Views 608: What the Heck is Going On?
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US How the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatility The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UV…
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Volatility Views 607: Post-Election Volmageddon
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Zed Francis, Convexitas They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) & the surprising spread between VSTOXX and VIX Interesting trading activity and development…
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Volatility Views 606: Pre-Election Volatility Madness
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Matt Koren, Eurex Group They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX Whether …
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Volatility Views 605: Is Vol Getting Spicy?
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On this episode Mark is joined by: Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University Alec Clements, PricingMonkey They discuss: The latest in the volatility markets in the US The international volatility market (VSTOXX) Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX The…
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