Volatility Views 217: The Mysterious VIX Futures
Volatility Views · The Options Insider Inc.
August 15, 20161h 3m
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Show Notes
Volatility Review: A look at the week from an options perspective.
- VIX cash: Hit 52 week low this week: 11.02
- VIX futures: Question from JJK: The Sep VIX futures are trading over $3 premium to cash. Seems pretty steep. Is the market pricing in a big sell-off in the near future?
- VVIX: Currently at 96.78
- VIX Options: Mon: 660k, Tues: 765k, Weds: 635k, Thurs: 603k; Total 7.36m (5.10m Calls, 2.26m Puts)
- Crude Oil
- Gold
Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments
- Question from Service Dog: Do stock market circuit breakers have a significant impact on market volatility?
- Question from MoneyPenney: How does VXX work?
Crystal Ball: Where will the VIX close?
Last week:
- Mark L.: 11.15
- Mark S.: 10.25
This week:
- Mark L.: 11.25
- Mark S.: 11
- Russell: 13