Volatility Views 238: VIX Mullets vs. VIX Tellums

Volatility Review: A much quieter start to 2017 than 2016 so far. VIX Cash - 11.54 VVIX - 90.5 VIX Futures: Front month premium to cash: Expect 2017 to be more volatile than last year. VIX Options: A heavy volume week - ADV: 554k; Total 7.5M (5.7m Calls, 1.8m Puts) Oil Volatility: OIV/OVX - 29.87 Volatility Voicemail/QuestionOfTheWeek: $VIX hit a high of 28 last year. How high will $VIX get in 2017? About the same (27-29) Slightly Lower (24-26) Slightly Higher (30 - 33) Much Higher (Above 33) Listener Question from ChilliBill: The fed report from the last show was pretty damning. Any other secret studies on Volcker and Vol lurking out there? Crystal Ball: Wherein the hosts prognosticate on where the VIX will close. Last week: Mark L. - 11.5 Russell - 10.99 Mark S. - 12.01 This week: Mark L. - 12.25 Guest - 14.51 Mark S. - 11.5