[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Investors need to understand that the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is not the same as VIX futures, and this has important implications when it comes to trying to hedge a portfolio with a long volatility approach. The VIX index itself is a fantastic indicator of 30-day implied volatility. VIX futures are simply the market’s best guess where the VIX index will be on settlement at that point in time. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download the Full Case Study Here” color=”primary” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fcatalyst-insights.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F09%2FCaseStudy_EquityArmor_VIX_CaseStudy-NLD.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Using Long Volatility Exposure to Hedge a Portfolio
Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager
Joe Tigay is Managing Partner at Equity Armor Investments, sub-advisor to a volatility-hedged equity strategy at Rational Funds. Joe began his career in finance as an options market maker with Stutland Equities LLC. in 2005, working on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and specializing in electronic market making. In 2008, Mr. Tigay became a member trader of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE). As a member trader, Joe was a very active market maker in both SPX and VIX options from 2008 to 2012. Discussing options, volatility, and market insight, Joe has appeared on Bloomberg, BNN, and has a regular segment on CBOE.tv. Joe graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Economics. He currently holds licenses for Series 3, 56, 65.