Volatility Views
Volatility Views is the premier radio program for volatility traders. From interviews with leading industry guests to detailed analysis of volatility products, this program takes you inside the world of volatility trading like never before.
If you are an experienced options trader looking to expand your understanding of volatility, or if you are simply curious about VIX and other volatility products, then this is the program for you.
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Latest Episode
Volatility Views 670: Vol Patterns and the Riddle of UVIX
This week, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads dive into why the VIX is firming up despite the market sitting near all-time highs.
Previous Episodes
Volatility Views 669: Flashing Warning Signals?
Is the market teetering on the edge of a “seminal collapse”?
Volatility Views 668: CPI Spikes, AI Jitters, and the Road to Vol Death Match 2.0
The “Buy the Dip” mentality was put to the test this week.
Volatility Views 666: Metals Apocalypse
A historic rout in the precious metals markets steals the spotlight this week on Volatility Views.
Volatility Views 665: Masters of the Volatility Universe
In this episode of Volatility Views, the Council of Elders—Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, and Mark Sebastian—gather at the Hall of Wisdom to break down a week of market madness that would make Skeletor blush.
Volatility Views 664: A Terrible Year for Negative Correlation
The team dives deep into the VIX/SPX correlation breakdown, exploring why the traditional inverse relationship failed many traders last year.
Volatility Views 663: 2026 VIX Outlook — Face Ripper Trades & Crystal Ball Winners
It is a New Year in the volatility markets! Host Mark Longo is joined by “Dr. VIX” Russell Rhoads and Mark Sebastian of Option Pit to break down a wild 2025 and peer into the crystal ball for 2026.
Volatility Views 661: Fun with UVXY plus Year-End Vol Therapy
From the “Santa Claus Rally” to the crushing of the VIX, we break down what traders need to know heading into 2026.
Volatility Views 660: It Finally Looks Like December
In this episode, Mark Longo and Dr. Russell Rhoads dive into the shifting landscape of volatility as the final full trading week of 2025 comes to a close.
Volatility Views 659: 2025 Is Going Out With A Bang!
In this episode, we begin with an in-depth analysis of the notable Fed cut announcement and its immediate market implications.
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