So why is the VIX just not doing what it's "supposed" to do these days? By that I mean of course, why does it sit in the 40's in what seems like a 70 VIX world we trade in? At least if you trade in anything financial. Quite simply, it's just not a 70 VIX world. The VIX is a statistic use ... Read more

Lots of buzz about the large backwardation in the VIX. The "spot" VIX was over 51 at the time, the March VIX future roughly a 47, July 43, something like that. Now of course it's an accurate point. That is the "spot" VIX premium and it is on the high end. But here's the rub, it ... Read more

Kind of blustery out here today, but snowfall way below the "number" so far. Anyway, Traders's Narrative takes a look at the VIX under performance that seems to occupy everyone's mind's these days. Hat tip Trader Mike and Abnormal Returns. As more and more days go by with the market da ... Read more