Volatility Views 169: AAPL and VIX Skewpalooza

Volatility Review: A look back at the week from a volatility perspective China devalues the yuan. Why is there no volatility in response? It all comes out in the wash. AAPL flirting with a big move to the downside. Put volume averaging 618,000/day. AAPL a utility? What's the Fed going to do? The week in VIX options. Strong volume for the week: 1.6m contracts Monday 8/10 1.4m contracts on Wednesday 8/12 835k contracts Thursday 8/13 VSTOXX: Channeling Don S. Crude Oil: Eyeing the continued dive in oil prices. OVX: 43.23 OIV: 44.49 Gold: Gold Storm on the Horizon Crystal Ball: Diving boldly unto the breach and making reckless volatility predictions.