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Is the big move in gold the equivalent of $VIX shooting to 100? Debating that live now on Volatility Views with @RussellRhoads at mixlr.com/options-insider.
Show also available later today on major podcast platforms.
Is the big move in gold the equivalent of $VIX shooting to 100? Debating that live now on Volatility Views with @RussellRhoads at mixlr.com/options-insider.
Show also available later today on major podcast platforms.
❓Question of the Week:
$VIX is hanging out in the mid-teens while Gold is setting new all-time highs almost every day. Which raises the question...What is the better gauge of market sentiment RIGHT NOW?
🚨New Episode Alert - This Week in Futures Options!
What's hot and what's not in volatility this week at @CMEGroup?
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- Energy & Commodities: Getting "spicy"
- Treasuries & FX: Tilting lower
Get the full read on the CVOL report here: 👇
Then check out the entire episode…
🚨New Episode Alert - The Futures Rundown!
Nat Gas is ripping, but Gold pushing $3,900 is the real signal. With risk on the table, money floods into commodities.
@FuturesTrader71 joins "The Futures Rundown 50: Shutdown Surprises" to help us break down the latest in the futures…
🚨New Episode Alert - The Option Block!
The market's not scared of a shutdown—but should it be? In The Option Block 1410, we dissect the "Shutdown Shrugs" as the $VIX stays low despite the political drama. Plus, we cover the WILD "Revenge of the WOLF" story!
Check out the clip…
It was another hot week on the fantasy gridiron as the Insider squad rebounded against @stardales to climb to 3-1 on the season. Next up...@ScottNations' Trader Vic squad (also 3-1). Should be a fun battle...
Other hot contests this week:
@ExcellRichard vs @BrianOverby in a…
🚨New Episode Alert - The Hot Options Report!
$VIX shrugs off the government shutdown while $TSLA leads the volume.
Check out the clip below from "The Hot Options Report: 10-1-2025 brought to you by @public. Then listen to the full episode available on major podcast platforms…
"It's really hard to make a technical argument for what's going on in the market today in the wake of the government shutdown." - @FuturesTrader71 now live on The Futures Rundown at mixlr.com/options-insider.
Show available later today on major podcast platforms.
🚨 New Episode Alert - The Hot Options Report!
$NVDA hits a New All-Time High, but what was up with that bizarre, giant closing trade on $TSLA's far-out call?
Plus, the surprise 7% rally in $PFE and hot volume in $AAPL, $HOOD, $AMZN and more. Get the full options flow breakdown…
🚨New Episode Alert - Volatility Views!
Gold is at ALL-TIME HIGHS, but the $VIX is FLAT. Which gauge is the REAL reflection of fear in the markets? 🤯
It's a Death Match between two volatility titans!
Listen to the clip below and then tune in for the full breakdown as well as…
Question Of The Week: There's a movement to change corporate earnings reports from quarterly to twice-per-year. Do you agree?
Or do you prefer the current quarterly reporting cycle?
🚨New Episode Alert - This Week in Futures Options!
The energy market is getting spicy! Our latest episode dives into the soaring Energy CVOL at @CMEGroup. Listen to the clip below and then check out the full episode as we also debate Gold or VIX and much more with Dan Gramza?…
🚨New Episode Alert - The Hot Options Report!
$SPY volume BLEW THE DOORS OFF today , while $TSLA and $NVDA dominated the single-stock action. Check out the clip below and then listen to the full episode of The Hot Options Report: 09-25-2025 brought to you by @public.
Full…
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