Zed Francis on AI Chip "Volatility Smash" & Using "Boom Bust" to Your Advantage episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 7 MIN

Zed Francis on AI Chip "Volatility Smash" & Using "Boom Bust" to Your Advantage

from Schwab Network · host Schwab Network

Volatility has hit a new "floor," says Zed Francis, and he gives credit to AI chip stocks. He explains how the sector, combined with leveraged ETFs and a surge in positioning, caused the sudden uptick in volatility and its subsequent freefall. He talks more about the role institutions played in the "boom bust" of hedging activity and how traders can take advantage of the market activity. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 18, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Zed Francis on AI Chip "Volatility Smash" & Using "Boom Bust" to Your Advantage

0:00 7:32

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Schwab Network?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this Schwab Network episode published?

This episode was published on August 18, 2026.

Can I download this Schwab Network episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!