Volatility Views 640: Death of The Loggins and A Terrible VIX Trade

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 the hosts questioning the trader's rationale. The show includes a review of weekly volatility trading activities, analysis of the volatility surface, and a discussion on upcoming events that could affect the vol space. They also engage with listener questions and poll results about premium harvesting and future outlooks for various assets. The panelists share insights into their trading strategies, with Russell revisiting his UVXY versus SVXY weekend play and Andrew providing market scenarios involving VXX erosion. The episode wraps up with predictions for next week's volatility.

 

01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views

01:52 Current Market Overview

02:08 New Shows and Hot Options Report

05:18 Volatility Review

15:35 Volatility Surface Analysis

25:11 Weekly Trades and Notable Moves

33:01 Evaluating the VIX Trade

34:40 Unpacking the Ratio Spread

35:29 VIX Options Activity Breakdown

41:33 Volatility ETPs Update

46:40 Listener Questions and Insights

51:05 Crystal Ball Predictions