VXX

Weekly Report: what happened at VXX last week (0415-0419)?

VXX: Time For A Hedge?

VIX Option Volumes Jumps To Highest Since Feb 2018

Implied volatilities jumped sharply across asset classes last week as US yields surged on the back of higher CPI inflation and Middle East tensions. VIX option volumes hit a 6-year high on Friday as VVIX surged over 13 pts to 103% on back of near record-setting VIX options activity.

SVOL: I Am Pleased With The New Holdings (Upgrade)

Simplify Volatility Premium ETF aims to generate income by selling futures on the CBOE Volatility Index. The fund has made significant changes to its holdings to reduce exposure to the aggregate bond index and increase investments in high yield credit, T-Bills, and new-issue mortgages. I am pleased with the changes to the fund and believe the new holdings will be a boon for SVOL. The Simplify Vol volatility premium fund has outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception.

Weekly Report: what happened at VXX last week (0408-0412)?

Volatility soars, with VIX jumping to the highest level of 2024

Volatility soars, with VIX jumping to the highest level of 2024 Apr. 12, 2024. The S&P VIX Index (VIX) traded at 18.62 in mid-afternoon action on Friday. On Friday afternoon, the VIX was up 22.3% to its highest level since October 31, 2023.

Weekly Report: what happened at VXX last week (0401-0405)?

Gold Volatility Surges Higher On Upside Call Demand

Implied volatilities fell across asset classes last week in a holiday-shortened week, with the notable exception of gold. GLD 1M implied vol jumped over 2 pts to 13.4% as gold prices surged to a new all-time high. The extreme bullishness in gold reflects optimism over inflation and Fed policy.