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AI bidding drives Nasdaq-S&P volatility divergence

The guest argued that aggressive call buying in major AI names is driving up implied volatility in Nasdaq options relative to the S&P 500, widening their historical spread.

The argument

This divergence is changing the trading complexion of the Nasdaq (QQQ) compared to the S&P 500 (SPY). The potential addition of high-profile growth names to the Nasdaq could further entrench this structural shift and draw relative volume away from the S&P.

The thesis, stress-tested

✓ What validates it

✓Implied volatility spread between QQQ and SPY continues to widen
✓Nasdaq options volume relative to S&P 500 options volume increases

▸ Risks discussed

▸Geopolitical events could disrupt typical volatility patterns
▸S&P 500 could alter its inclusion criteria to counter the divergence

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