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Oct 31, 2013

Options 101: Using VIX options/futures and volatility products as hedges.

  • What is the VIX? How is the VIX calculated?
  • How are VIX options priced?
  • How do the greeks work with VIX options?
  • VIX is not a perfect hedge that offers pure inverse correlation to the S&P.
  • Beware of the VIX settlement process and some of the...