Volatility Views 625: The Quick and the Dead

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. The team also discusses recent activity and trade ideas in VIX options, including unique trades like a short put stupid. Additionally, they touch on the new entrants in the inverse volatility product space. The episode closes with bold predictions for the upcoming week’s volatility.

 

01:54 Meet the Hosts

04:21 Volatility Review

05:22 Market Analysis and Insights

09:25 VIX Curve and Trading Strategies

12:07 Challenges in the Current Volatility Market

24:20 Flat VIX Curve Implications

33:59 Analyzing the VIX Super Stupid Trade

35:01 Russell's Weekly Rundown

35:24 Intriguing VIX Weekly Options

36:12 Strange VIX Put Stupid Trade

38:17 VIX Market Activity Recap

46:35 New Inverse VIX Product Launch

54:22 Crystal Ball Predictions