Long VXX position as a tactical volatility hedge
Michael Lissman described running a tactical, longer-term volatility strategy, with a long VXX position out to March as a core holding.
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CONTESTED · 8 MENTIONS · 3 EPISODES · 1 SHOW
31 JUL 2026 — 7 AUG 2026 · 5D AGO
5 SUPPORT · 1 CHALLENGE · 2 REPEAT
- THE OPTIONS INSIDER RADIO NETWORK · 5 MENTIONS
- Long VXX position as a tactical volatility hedge · THIS IDEA
- VIX term structure signals near-term complacency
- UVXY as the preferred levered vol trading vehicle
- Short UVXY straddles paired with short SVIX
- Long-dated VXX puts as a strategic short vol position · CHALLENGES
- THE OPTIONS INSIDER RADIO NETWORK
- THE OPTIONS INSIDER RADIO NETWORK · 2 MENTIONS
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