Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring In this episode, Mark and Dan take a deep dive into all-things VIX and volatility including: <ul> <li>What is VIX?</li> <li>Why is it called the Fear Gauge?</li> <li>Can you trade the VIX directly?</li> <li>VIX cash vs. VIX futures</li> <li>How the VIX futures work.</li> <li>How VIX options work.</li> <li>Contango vs Backwardation</li> <li>Is VIX a good hedge for your portfolio?</li> <li>Can VIX be manipulated?</li> <li>and much more.</li> </ul>

OBC 178: Everything You Wanted To Know About VIX, VXX, UVXY...But Were Afraid to Ask - Part 2

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