Volatility Views 193: Talking Electoral Volatility

Volatility Review: VIX. Contago has returned - VIX out of the red zone. CBOE Russel Study - Analyzing Russell 2000 Index options-based benchmark indexes designed to provide enhanced yields and risk-adjusted returns. VIX Options: A strong start to the week after the holiday. Total 4.95m (3.39m Calls, 1.57m Puts) Crude Oil: Recent rumors of supply action driving crude. Volatility remains on low end of recent elevated range. OIV/OVX - 67 Gold: GVZ 25.67 - Extremely elevated. Gold rallying hard in recent sessions. Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments Option Insider Question of the Week: How Many U.S. Options Exchanges Do We Need? 5%  - 14 is perfect! 30% - The more the merrier. 60% - Make it stop! 5% - Other Question from George K. - What typically happens to volatility around a presidential election? Crystal Ball: The celebrations for Chinese New Year are over. Back to work! Where will VIX be next week? Sebastian: 26 on Thursday, 24.5 on Friday. Russell: Low 19s Mark: 21.50-22 Who will win? Tune in next week to see