Volatility Views 631: Kinky Contango
Update: 2025-05-09
Description
In this episode of Volatility Views, Russell Rhoads takes over hosting duties for Mark Longo. He is joined by Hans Albrecht from Option Pit. The discussion delves into the current state of the VIX, with insights into trading strategies, gamma, and the importance of understanding volatility products. Hans shares his experience with trading on the floor in Toronto and Montreal, comparing it to the trading environment in the U.S. The episode also covers various trades and positions in VIX options and ETPs, including strategies like call spreads and the challenges of trading in a high-volatility environment. The show concludes with predictions for the VIX in the coming week and a reflection on the late Alex Jacobson's contributions to the options trading community.
01:01 Welcome to Volatility Views
02:49 Hans' Background and Market Experience
08:42 Discussion on Volatility and Market Trends
10:33 VIX and Futures Curve Analysis
14:12 Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators
29:11 Market Overview and Options Activity
31:05 Weekly VIX Options Recap
31:56 Top VIX Positions Analysis
35:29 Weekly Rundown and Trade Insights
45:32 VIX ETPs Discussion
51:17 Volatility Voicemail and Predictions
56:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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