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VisionCodeX
Oct 26, 2020 1:00 AM

VIX Apocalypse 

VOLATILITY S&P 500TVC

Description

VIX: VIX term structure suggests elevated volatility in the coming weeks/months. Welcome to backwardation. This is usually a good time to own UVXY since the carry is low & actually compensates you for owning volatility. The only issue is that spot VIX needs to rise and SPX needs to sell. Then UVXY will have an asymmetric payout. However, for now, without SPX declining we're just waiting around at this point with slightly positive carry. If SPX rallies now with backwardation occurring UVXY loses big time. The opposite will occur if SPX declines.

Overall, a big move in either direction is incoming.

No point in trying to predict where this will land. I'm waiting for a breakout for an indication of where/how I will position.

Let price action decide.

#STUDY

Cheers

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VIX is breaking out to the upside. I need to see a follow-through to increase my UVXY position.

Comment

VIX decided two days ago when it closed above the wedge. I want to empathize the prudence of patience.

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Comments
MoneybagsMcGee
GEX is crazy low, too, which is a sign of a coming dip in the S&P. Went from an ATH to an extreme low. Probably will see insane volatility this week, and continued downspiral of the market in the coming months if there is no Fed action/Stimulus/UBI.
VisionCodeX
@MoneybagsMcGee, Indeed.

The Fed is out of the way for the next 3 years.

The stimulus bill will be short-lived (hope rally underway).

UBI means that the economy is going through a massive shift that the market isn't pricing in.

Just a few thoughts to keep in mind as this unfolds.

Cheers.
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