Volatility Views 649: Gold vs. VIX Deathmatch!!!
Update: 2025-09-26
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In this episode, Mark, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University) delve into the current state of market volatility, discussing the impact of an anticipated government shutdown, the fluctuating volumes in VIX options trading, and the contrasting signals from gold and VIX as indicators of market sentiment. The episode explores the latest developments in the volatility trading world, including compelling options strategies and a sneak peek at a quantitative model predicting future VIX levels.
01:03 Welcome to Volatility Views
02:24 Market Updates and Analysis
17:44 VIX and Gold as Market Sentiment Gauges
22:13 VIX Futures Term Structure
34:42 Top 10 VIX Trades of the Week
36:28 Russell's Weekly Rundown
52:08 VIX ETPs and Market Sentiment
54:25 Crystal Ball Predictions
01:00:18 Closing Remarks and Resources
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