EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
Zed Francis on AI Chip "Volatility Smash" & Using "Boom Bust" to Your Advantage
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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
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