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What Is Volmageddon? Why Record Options Trading Could Risk Another 20% Stock Crash (2024)

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What was Volmageddon? ›

The episode, which was dubbed “Volmageddon,” wiped out billions of dollars in trades betting against volatility that had built up during a years-long period of relative calm.

What is the cause of Volmageddon 2018? ›

The February 2018 “Volmageddon” episode is one of the more famous instances of dynamics in derivatives markets bleeding into their underlying assets, in this case stocks. The main culprits were exchange-traded funds designed to pay investors the inverse of equity volatility.

How much risky is options trading? ›

Like other securities including stocks, bonds and mutual funds, options carry no guarantees. Be aware that it's possible to lose the entire principal invested, and sometimes more. As an options holder, you risk the entire amount of the premium you pay. But as an options writer, you take on a much higher level of risk.

Why option trading is risky than equity? ›

Options contracts are considered risky due to their complex nature, but investors who know how options work can reduce their risk. Various risk levels expose investors to loss of premiums, gains, and market value loss.

Why is it called Volmageddon? ›

“Volmageddon” entered the financial lexicon in February 2018, a word that blends destructive connotations of Armageddon with the explosive dynamics of market volatility.

How did Volmageddon happen? ›

The "Volmageddon" episode happened six years ago after traders piled into a bunch of ETFs that were designed to return the inverse of market volatility (essentially betting on a calm market). And when volatility went up in February 2018, it tanked those strategies, sending the S&P 500 down more than 10% in two weeks.

What is the most risky option trade? ›

But sometimes options are used for pure speculation. The contracts are so risky that they're more gambling device than investment strategy. Selling naked calls is the riskiest strategy of all. In exchange for limited potential gain, you assume unlimited potential losses.

Why do most people fail at options trading? ›

Most people fail at options trading because they have not taken the time to learn how options work and how volatility affects options pricing.

How many options traders lose money? ›

The futures and options (F&O) market is a complex and risky market, and it is no surprise that 9 out of 10 traders lose money in it. There are many reasons for this, but some of the most common include: Lack of knowledge: Many traders enter the F&O market without a good understanding of how it works.

Who should not trade options? ›

Investors that want to use most or all of their investment funds for the long term, and would prefer not to actively manage their investments, might not usually choose options. Inexperienced investors. Options are more complex investments than stocks.

Can you lose money in options trading? ›

When you sell an option, the most you can profit is the price of the premium collected, but often there is unlimited downside potential. When you purchase an option, your upside can be unlimited, and the most you can lose is the cost of the options premium.

Should I avoid option trading? ›

Of all options, cheap options frequently have the highest risk of a 100% loss. The cheaper the option, the lower the likelihood is that it will reach expiration in the money. Before taking risks on cheap options, do your research, and avoid overpaying for options trades.

When did Volmageddon happen? ›

The worries may have their roots in the events of February 2018, when a downturn in the S&P 500 set off a surge in the Cboe Volatility Index, a measure of expected swings in the benchmark equity gauge otherwise known as the VIX.

Why did the VIX jump? ›

The spike follows a prolonged stretch of subdued readings on the Vix that experts have blamed on a number of factors, including the growth in popularity of so-called “zero-day to expiry” contracts and derivative-income exchange-traded funds that sell option contracts as part of their strategy.

Why was the VIX created? ›

The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, is a real-time market index representing the market's expectations for volatility over the coming 30 days. Investors use the VIX to measure the level of risk, fear, or stress in the market when making investment decisions.

What is the explanation of VIX? ›

The Volatility Index or VIX is the annualized implied volatility of a hypothetical S&P 500 stock option with 30 days to expiration. The price of this option is based on the prices of near-term S&P 500 options traded on CBOE.

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