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How the VIX Carry Trade Whipsawed Day Traders This Week
Season 1
Episode 35
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
Description
In this episode of The Day Trading Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the VIX carry trade and how it fueled this week's vicious whipsaw in markets. With the VIX jumping 34% in five days to 21.51 and the VVIX climbing to 102, the volatility of volatility is sending a clear signal to active traders. The hosts explain what the VIX carry trade is, why it flipped this week, and how day traders can position for the next move. They also touch on the hot jobs report that dashed rate-cut hopes and the divergence between the Dow and Nasdaq. Specific, actionable insights for short-term traders navigating the current regime change.