TWIFO 166: The Rising Equities Storm

HOST: MARK LONGO, OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: SEAN SMITH, FTSE RUSSELL WHAT WERE THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS THIS WEEK? EQUITIES MARKETS BACK IN RALLY MODE AFTER A CRAZY LAST WEEK  VIX 18.25 - DOWN 2.5 FROM LAST SHOW  VVIX: 101.5 - DOWN 9 FROM LAST SHOW VXX: 27 - DOWN 1.5 POINTS FROM LAST SHOW  RVX: 21.40 - UP 1.3 PTS FROM LAST WEEK  VIX/RVX SPREAD - 3.15 UNCHD FROM LAST WEEK WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE RUSSELL 2000? METALS Silver Gold  CRUDE OIL  FUTURES OPTIONS FEEDBACK  QUESTION FROM JANISUS: Do you agree with eric's assertion on the last show that volatility is returning across all asset classes? QUESTION FROM HJ76: Why is Russell 2000 getting beaten up so badly lately? What are the options volatility and skew predicting going forward? QUESTION FROM GARY: Great chat with the crypto mom! I'm loving this network. After speaking with her what do you think our chances are of seeing options and an etf in the near future? QUESTION FROM MIGHTY TACO: What determines a shift vs. a slide on a skew curve?