In this episode of 'Volatility Views,' the market's premier volatility podcast, we tackle the biggest questions for volatility traders: Are anticipated interest rate cuts about to crush the entire VIX term structure?

This episode is hosted by Mark Longo (The Options Insider) and joined by Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and Dr. Russell Rhoads (Indiana University Kelley School of Business).

We break down recent VIX options flow, examine crucial shifts in the volatility curve, and offer a forward-looking forecast for the Cboe VIX Index in the coming week.

• VIX Curve Alert: Dissecting the major shifts in the VIX term structure and how short-term contracts are reacting to forward-looking interest rate expectations.

• VIX Weekly Options: A detailed breakdown of notable and unusual flow in VIX weekly options and their impact on daily volatility.

• Inverse Volatility Risks: Updates and analysis of inverse volatility ETPs and VIX ETPs, with a deep dive into the trading behavior and volume patterns of UVXY following its recent reverse split.

• The VIX Forecast: The panelists' final VIX market prediction for the upcoming week and actionable strategies for VIX traders.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Dr. Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

In this episode, the hosts dive into the current state of volatility in the market, providing in-depth analysis and trading strategies. The discussion includes the recent movements in VIX futures, the impact of economic announcements, and unconventional strategies like weekly put sales. They also cover notable VIX options trades and the potential effects of upcoming events on market volatility. Plus, they end the show guessing where VIX will be in two weeks in our crystal ball segment.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit

GUEST: Jeff Nguyen, Cboe Global Markets

On this episode, we explore the latest in the world of volatility trading. Jeff Nguyen joins us to explain the Cboe's newly launched VIX Decomposition Tool that analyzes VIX moves through various contributing factors. The show also delves into the past week's volatility trends, notable options trades, and the impact of zero DTE strategies on the current market. The team discusses the state of volatility ETPs and how they are performing under current market conditions.