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Videocast: Traders shift as VIX drops
May 17, 2013
As the volatility index falls with today's rally, GroupOne's Jamie Tyrrell says traders are no longer looking for crash protection in May contracts and are buying June VIX calls instead.
VIX
Videocast: View of VIX before settlement
May 16, 2013
GroupOne's Dominic Salvino, filling in for Jamie Tyrrell, says VIX traders are targeting the 13 or 14 level ahead of May settlement next week.
VIX
VIX rises even as SPX breaks record
May 16, 2013
Equities posted more gains yesterday, while the CBOE Volatility Index bucked its usually inverse relationship with the S&P 500 and rose along with stocks.
VIX
Videocast: Low premiums in volatility
May 15, 2013
GroupOne's Jamie Tyrrell says VIX premiums are surprisingly low, indicating that traders are not expecting much of a move before next week's May settlement.
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