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 and developments in VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY, VXX, and VOLI
• VIX paper trades
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

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 Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

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 predictions for VIX
• And much more...

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 the implications of the recent Deep Seek kerfuffle on the AI boom, VIX options trading activities, the performance of inverse and leveraged volatility products like S-VIX and UVIX, and an intriguing conversation about the upcoming subscription service for Nations Indexes. Stay tuned for nuanced insights and future volatility predictions!

00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network

01:10 Welcome to Volatility Views

01:56 Market Update and Trading Week Recap

03:07 Special Guest Introductions

05:08 Volatility Review

08:34 Volatility Trading Insights

16:19 Volatility Surface Analysis

21:35 VIX Options Activity

36:40 Market Downturn Amid Streaming

37:11 Volatility Measures Turn Green

38:04 Inverse Volatility Products Update

39:47 White House Tariff Announcement

40:29 Trading Strategies and Market Analysis

50:38 Volatility Voicemail: Listener Questions

56:04 Crystal Ball Predictions

01:00:05 Show Wrap-Up and Announcements

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 "secret" weekend UVIX trade after the 10-1 reverse split
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
• And much more...

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...

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 eerily flat right now
• Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX for next week and for year-end 2025 as well as how predictions worked out for 2024
• And much more...

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 for VIX and VSTOXX
• And much more...

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