Options Boot Camp

Basic Training: Trading VIX and Volatility Products What is the VIX? How is the VIX calculated? How are VIX options priced? How do the Greeks work with VIX options? What is the difference between VIX cash and VIX futures? The VIX is NOT a perfect hedge that offers pure inverse correlation of the S&P? VIX can be used as a kicker for extreme events. Beware of VIX settlement process. Remember to understand the context with which the VIX is being represented. Mail Call: How may we be of assistance? Question from Bicycle My - So how do you become a better trader? I have been trading for a few years now and although I am profitable, I have not seen phenomenal returns. Question from Hawkeye6: Can you explain what Maker-Taker is? What is different about it from the traditional methods? Advantages? Disadvantages? Thanks.