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Understanding the VIX

Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009

by ONN Crew November 11, 2009 3:08 EST

Think the VIX measures fear in the market? Expecting the VIX to have an inverse relationship to equity prices? Join Options Instructor Kevin Cook and FOX Contributor Jud Pyle as they dispel these popular myths of implied volatility as measured by the CBOE Market Volatility Index (the VIX). During this webinar, Kevin and Jud will also discuss how traders interpret implied volatility and how they use volatility in everyday options trading.

In this free webinar, you will learn:

•     Measuring the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options

•     Interpreting implied volatility from a trader’s perspective

•     Applying implied volatility readings from the VIX to trading


This webinar is intended for Beginner Traders.

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