1. Is it not fair to say that such products will always be in contango since future-dated VIX futures are likely to be always more expensive than near-dated VIX futures?
2. What is the contango level below which one should not consider going short such products?
3. I suppose you calculate contango by comparing the 2nd month price with the current month price (17.5-16.05 = 1.45/16.05 = appx 9%). Can you confirm, please?
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Thank you so much for the prompt reply.
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Thanks, Seth.
1. Is it not fair to say that such products will always be in contango since future-dated VIX futures are likely to be always more expensive than near-dated VIX futures?
2. What is the contango level below which one should not consider going short such products?
3. I suppose you calculate contango by comparing the 2nd month price with the current month price (17.5-16.05 = 1.45/16.05 = appx 9%). Can you confirm, please?
Thanks, again.
Shorting Volatility Affords Multiple Opportunities
Great article. Thanks, Seth.
I am new to the short volatility party. Can you please share how to measure contango?
BTW, I did go to the VIXCentral page based on one of your Utube videos. I am in the process of reading your other articles.
Thanks.