Now that oil is $100/barrel and the 10-year nears 5% it’s time to keep a very close eye on the VIX. My math suggests this is a thawing lake in April and one misstep cracks the ice . . . and the VIX spikes to $30 or more.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/09/10/u-s-oil-prices-top-100-per-barrel.html
My favorite options play is call contracts on the VIX, one month out, strike price $25 for around $.75 for a 2-cycle up-and-down trade. If the VIX hits the mid-30s, it could be a semester in college for your kid.
RISK – Trading options may result in potential rewards, but also large potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in the options markets. Do NOT trade with money you can’t afford to lose.
