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    June 1, 2020

    Why Don’t VIX Options Move In Step With the Underlying Futures?

    Today is a great day to talk about the VIX.  It can be confusing. The VIX index and futures are connected by a statistical relationship that depends on how fast the VIX tends to move toward its average level, the volatility of the index and how much time is left until expiration. Near expiration, the […]

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    March 23, 2020

    Don’t Be Confused, VIX and VXX Are Not the Same Thing

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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    January 9, 2020

    Don’t Be Confused, VIX and VXX Are Not the Same Thing

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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    December 13, 2019

    Don’t Be Confused, VIX and VXX Are Not the Same Thing

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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    September 17, 2019

    Don’t Be Confused, VIX and VXX Are Not the Same Thing

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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    August 27, 2019

    VIX and VXX Are the Same Thing Right?

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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    July 31, 2019

    Why Don’t VIX Options Move In Step With the Underlying Futures?

    Today is a great day to talk about the VIX.  It can be confusing. The VIX index and futures are connected by a statistical relationship that depends on how fast the VIX tends to move toward its average level, the volatility of the index and how much time is left until expiration. Near expiration, the […]

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    July 22, 2019

    How to Adjust in Markets like These

    Trading in these types of markets is harrowing at the very least. Your approach is not as straightforward as in more orderly markets. Click the video below to see how you have to adjust your thinking in order to keep your risk in check. Follow me on Twitter: @MikeShorrCBOT

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    July 3, 2019

    VIX and VXX Are the Same Thing Right?

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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    May 22, 2019

    VIX and VXX Are the Same Thing Right?

    The VIX and VXX are both very popular trading vehicles for trading volatility.  But, unlike the perceptions of many traders, they are not exactly interchangeable.  There are many similarities and more importantly, some very important differences. First, the similarities: Both are based on S&P 500 volatility futures Both will show a strong reversion to a […]

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