how to buy volatility....

Discussion in 'Trading' started by Kpetrey, Jul 3, 2012.

  1. Kpetrey

    Kpetrey

    I'm a bit new at this but would like to buy some VXX currently at 13.90, thinking the market is going down in the next 2 weeks. Would I buy the July or Aug 14 or 15 or is there a better route I should take. Thank you
     
    #1     Jul 3, 2012
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  2. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    Short the market instead
     
    #2     Jul 3, 2012
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  3. spanish89

    spanish89

    Why dont you just buy the Vix futures contract??

    I trade through etxcapital.com, and am long Vix
     
    #3     Jul 3, 2012
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  4. oldtime

    oldtime

    why do you think the market is going down in the next two weeks?
     
    #4     Jul 3, 2012
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