The presidential election is seven weeks away, and the closer we get to Election Day, the more volatility seems to be taking center stage in the options market.
Last week's sell-off saw several sessions where the Cboe Volatility Index spiked to close above 30 for the first time since late June, but even though thehas fallen since then, premiums in options contract expirations on both sides of Election Day remain elevated. Those higher prices are reflected by VIX futures, as well.
"Think of that as rolling 30-day windows of volatility. The October VIX future, which essentially is pricing right now what the VIX might be at October expiration ...
However, as Khouw pointed out, the VIX future isn't the only instrument traders are using to position themselves in a turbulent market.
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