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Interactive Brokers Webcast (replay): VSTOXX 101 - Understanding and Using Europe’s VIX

Start
Dec 01, 2020 06:00 PM
Duration
60 minutes

Understanding volatility benchmarks, such as the VSTOXX® in Europe and VIX in the U.S., may seem difficult. However, even a basic understanding of reading and trading these "fear gauges" can significantly improve a portfolio's balance between risk vs. yield.

In this webcast, wealth manager and seasoned volatility trader Tariq Dennison explains what the VSTOXX® index means as a market measure of fear vs. greed. He presents actionable trading strategies on VSTOXX® futures and options to hedge against market crashes or enhance your portfolio's yield.


Guest speaker:  Tariq Dennison, TEP, Wealth Manager, GFM Asset Management

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