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Volatility Views 661: Fun with UVXY plus Year-End Vol Therapy
Category: Business
Duration: 01:04:24
Publish Date: 2025-12-26 21:59:47
Description:

In the final Volatility Views of 2025, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX) and Michael Listman (UVXY Trader) to dissect a wild year in the markets. From the "Santa Claus Rally" to the crushing of the VIX, we break down what traders need to know heading into 2026.

In This Episode:

  • Volatility Review: A look at the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs and the recent "volatility execution." Why did the Santa Rally take so long to arrive?

  • UVXY Deep Dive: Michael Listman breaks down the UVXY reverse split mechanics. We discuss why liquidity is the best argument for UVXY and how to manage the "beta slippage" game.

  • The Pairs Trade: Exploring the strategy of pairing UVXY vs. SVXY (or SVIX) to capture slippage while managing directional exposure.

  • VIX Term Structure: Why the current curve is "steep" and what a 5-point premium in February futures says about 2026 market expectations.

  • VIX Options Flow: Analyzing the "Jan 17 Puts" and the mysterious ongoing activity in the VIX 200 strike puts.

  • The Crystal Ball: The team places their final VIX cash predictions for the first week of January 2026.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The "VIX Wizard": Why volatility arrives precisely when it means to (and how to monetize puts before they expire).

  • Reverse Split Strategies: Does a 1-for-5 or 1-for-10 split actually change the trade?

  • The "Weekend Trade": Russell's strategy for holding UVIX/UVXY over the weekend to catch volatility events.

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