Academy · VIX & Volatility 75
Volatility
The difference between the VIX and synthetic indices, why Volatility 75 swings so hard, and how to size for it.
Start the first lessonLessons
- What volatility isSize of moves, not direction, and what it means for your position.3 min
- The VIXWhat the fear gauge measures and why you cannot simply buy it.4 min
- Synthetic indices and Volatility 75What a synthetic index is, what that means and what to be careful of.4 min
- Sizing for big swingsA worked example, minimum lots and keeping the 3:1 rule.5 min
- Trading hours and overtradingSetting your own closing time in a market that never closes.3 min
- Practising on demoA week of watching, then a disciplined block of paper trades.3 min
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