Episodes

  • Volatility Views 606: Pre-Election Volatility Madness
    Nov 1 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Matt Koren, Eurex Group

    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
    • Whether 0DTE options are cannibalizing the volume leading into the election
    • Modern vs. historical term structure around elections
    • Whether SVIX will be stuck in no man's land until after the election
    • Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
    • and much more...

    Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com

    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Volatility Views 605: Is Vol Getting Spicy?
    Oct 25 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Alec Clements, PricingMonkey

    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
    • The Risk Management Conference
    • Eurex Virtual Focus Day: Trading European Volatility Markets
    • Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
    • and much more...

    Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com

    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Volatility Views 604: Pre-Election Volatility Fun
    Oct 18 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Michael Green, Simplify Asset Management

    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
    • Election volatility in the 0dte era
    • Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX and VSTOXX
    • and much more...

    Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com

    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Volatility Views 603: The Devil Is In The Details
    Oct 11 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
    • The December Divot in VSTOXX futures
    • A massive put 1x2 in VSTOXX options
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • A VIX trade that made Russell Rhoads angry
    • Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/
    • Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
    • and much more...

    Brought to you by Eurex and Public.com

    Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.

    Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

    Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.

    If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.

    Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.

    All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Volatility Views 602: International Volatility and Hoarding Toilet Paper
    Oct 4 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business

    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
    • Virtual Focus Day - Trading European Volatility Markets: Daily Options & VSTOXX 2024 - https://volatility.focusday.eurex.com/
    • Their Crystal Ball predictions for VIX
    • and much more...
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Volatility Views 601: The Service Animals of the Vol Market
    Sep 27 2024

    On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss volatility around presidential elections, what's going on with the VIX futures curve, and much more.

    Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.

    With your hosts,

    • Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
    • Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
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    58 mins
  • Volatility Views 600: Live from the STA National Conference
    Sep 20 2024

    On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss the Fed rate cut this week and much more.

    Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.

    With your hosts,

    • Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
    • Mark Sebastian from The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Volatility Views 599: Riding the Vol Roller Coaster
    Sep 13 2024

    On this episode of Volatility Views, we break down the volatility products this week including VIX, VXX, VVIX, UVXY, SVIX, UVIX. We also discuss election volatility, whether it is time for another broken winged butterfly in VIX, what will happen to the markets after the Fed meeting next week, and much more.

    Plus, we predict where VIX will be next week in our popular crystal ball segment.

    With your hosts,

    • Mark Longo from The Options Insider Media Group
    • Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
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    1 hr