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CBOE Vol Index Surge, Oct 2020 Levels

VOLATILITY
CBOE volatility index, VIX, surged to highest levels since October 2020 this morning, 37.95, has retraced to 34.36 +5.51 at the moment.
  • Underlying factor strong carry-over risk-off tone from last week as Russia/Ukraine tensions continue to heat up, potential for NATO, US and allies getting involved contributing.
  • Option flow: (Yes, the 110 calls)
  • +70,966 VIX 110 calls, .25-.35, largest volume at price: 69.6k at .33

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