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OBC 177: Everything You Wanted To Know About VIX...But Were Afraid to Ask - Part 1

Options Boot Camp
Options Boot Camp
Episode • Mar 9, 2022 • 35m

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network

Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things VIX and volatility including:

  • What is VIX?
  • Why is it called the Fear Gauge?
  • Can you trade the VIX directly?
  • VIX cash vs. VIX futures
  • How the VIX futures work.
  • How VIX options work.
  • Contango vs Backwardation
  • Is VIX a good hedge for your portfolio?
  • Can VIX be manipulated?
  • and much more.

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