VIX is close to being undervalued: Cheap way to play it

[nitro]

The market is saying it is right to at least start thinking long vol. I am not so sure. Monster move in TVIX.

Surprise Fed speech throws markets for a loop

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/09/surp...d-speech-throws-stock-markets-for-a-loop.html

 

[nitro]

The time is "now". Free to go long VIX as your own timing allows.

 

[Deuteronomy_24_7]

"Long VIX" meaning buy S&P straddles, or buy futures-based derivs such as VXX?

VXX at the time of your post was ~36.15, so they're letting you average down 4% cheaper now at ~34.70 ...

 

[sellindexvol66]

"Long VIX" meaning buy S&P straddles, or buy futures-based derivs such as VXX?

VXX at the time of your post was ~36.15, so they're letting you average down 4% cheaper now at ~34.70 ...

he went long VXV6 @ 17.45 on the announcement....no matter its @ 15.85 right now; just average in, lol

 

[newwurldmn]

he went long VXV6 @ 17.45 on the announcement....no matter its @ 15.85 right now; just average in, lol

ha. The fed gave the all clear to sell vol.