Trading volume for security futures on the CBOE Emerging Markets ETF Volatility Index (VXEEM; futures ticker VXEM) was 1,106 contracts on January 11th, (the third day of trading). In contrast, the trading volume for VIX® futures was 191 contracts on March 30, 2004, its 3rd day of trading. In addition, options on the VXEEM Index [...]
In Europe, regional volatility indices have been developed and published to measure the implied volatility in local markets. VSTOXX, VDAX-NEW, VFTSE follow the CBOE VIX methodology and have become the investor fear gauge in the Europe, German and UK markets. Exhibit 1 shows that these indices are highly correlated. Since Jan. 2000, VSTOXX have been [...]
The Other Side of VIX
The last three months saw the VIX spot dropped quickly from 30-ish to 10-ish. No wonder XIV, the inverse ETN to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index, was among the top performing ETPs in January. Its return was 30.88% in January 2012 and 14.02% in December 2011. S&P Indices General Disclaimer XIV collects daily [...]