Being Long Volatility Is a Winning Trade, Headwaters CIO Rowe Says

The video discusses the current state of market volatility, emphasizing the VIX's position and its implications for trading strategies. It highlights the challenges faced by recent IPOs like WeWork and Peloton, and their effects on public and private markets. The discussion also covers changes in the options market and investor behavior, particularly in light of past market downturns.

What factors contribute to the current trading environment being different from that of 2017?

How can investors protect their portfolios against potential market calamities?

What are the characteristics of publicly traded growth companies that resemble unicorns?

What recent changes in behavior and activity have been observed in the options markets?

What concerns do investors have as they approach Q4 and year-end?