Blackstone Ex Employee tells all, free Market Cover-Up, And an Unusual Indicator: Catch Up on What You Missed!
By:Ryan Gaynor
Jonathan, an Oxford graduate and former Blackstone employee who achieved remarkable returns through options trading: 61% in 2023 and 45% in 2024. Despite warnings from Wall Street professionals that his trading approach would fail, his consistent performance using skewed strangles on futures has grown his account to $2.6 million. Jonathan shares how focusing on futures options while avoiding single stocks became his winning strategy after leaving his prestigious finance career.
Options traders discuss "volatility of volatility," explaining how VIX measures S&P 500 volatility while VVIX measures VIX volatility. These metrics share a strong positive correlation (0.87), with VVIX typically ranging from 85-110 and currently trading at 108.47. The hosts explore how these indicators help assess market risk dynamics, noting their bearish outlook on gold. Learn how these sophisticated volatility measures work and why their relationship matters for understanding market sentiment and trading opportunities.
Wall Street veterans analyze how "free market" rhetoric masks economic challenges. This candid conversation examines Bezos' Washington Post directive alongside market declines. Financial experts express frustration with corporate leaders who invoke free markets while implementing policies benefiting only shareholders. Includes analysis of S&P and NASDAQ drops and expert perspectives on corporate accountability. Educational content for understanding today's market dynamics.
Ryan Gaynor is a video content specialist at tastylive.
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