Episodes

  • Volatility Views 612: Fed Sends Vol Market Into A Frenzy
    Dec 20 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
    • Rich Excell, Derivatives and Trading Academy, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • The impact on volatility this week due to the Fed announcement
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
    • The impact on volatility due to upcoming European elections
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX,
      VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • 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 611: Can Anything Save Volatility?
    Dec 13 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Gary Norden, NN2 Capital

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX,
      V-VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • 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 610: The Yin and Yang of the Volatility Market
    Dec 6 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Matt Amberson, Option Research & Technology Services

    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
    • Options Volume Numbers for November
    • 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 4 mins
  • Volatility Views 609: VIX Calls, SPX Puts and European Vol Rumblings
    Nov 22 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Noel Smith, Convex 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
    • Volatility skew in SPX and SPY
    • Is it better to "hedge" using SPX downside or VIX upside right now
    • 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 6 mins
  • Volatility Views 608: What the Heck is Going On?
    Nov 15 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit
    • Jim Carroll, Ballast Rock Private Wealth

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • How the upcoming Trump presidency could impact volatility
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX)
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • VIX and VIX futures term structure
    • 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 607: Post-Election Volmageddon
    Nov 8 2024

    On this episode Mark is joined by:

    • Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit
    • Russell Rhoads, Kelley School of Business - Indiana University
    • Zed Francis, Convexitas

    They discuss:

    • The latest in the volatility markets in the US
    • The international volatility market (VSTOXX) & the surprising spread between VSTOXX and VIX
    • Interesting trading activity and developments in VSTOXX, VIX, SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX
    • Volatility in the markets post election and the eerily similarities between 2016 and 2024 VIX term structure
    • The VIX trade that Russell Rhoads called the smartest weekly trade that he's ever seen
    • 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 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