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Subscribe to Finance Unfiltered Newsletter: https://app.slice-app.io/p/traders/tGOrEACVVwS0e3WhgPUb4o9v2sX2-Can a hedge fund really profit from market panic?David Meyers, founder of Vixy Hedge Fund, joins The Futures Edge Podcast with Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino to unpack the complex world of VIX trading and volatility strategies. David dives deep into the structure of VIX ETFs, the role of contango, and how traders can profit from the natural decay in volatility instruments. Learn about the crucial role of risk management, market timing, and why non-correlated assets can be powerful tools in any portfolio.TAKEAWAYS:-How weather impacts a trader’s mindset-The psychological dynamics of managing investor expectations-What drawdowns really mean—and how to bounce back-Why baseball strategies may actually mirror successful trading habitsTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to the Futures Edge and Guest Introduction02:57 Weather and Lifestyle Impact on Trading Mindset06:06 Understanding ETFs and the VIX Hedge Fund08:55 Contango and Its Effects on Trading Strategies11:55 Risk Management and Margin Calls in Trading14:54 Market Volatility and Trading Opportunities17:53 The Nature of the VIX and Its Trading Dynamics21:00 Drawdowns and Performance Expectations in Hedge Funds31:01 Understanding Profit Fluctuations and Market Timing34:17 The Nature of Non-Correlated Assets36:07 Risk Management and Investor Expectations39:34 The Psychology of Fund Management40:55 The Future of Investment Structures44:02 The Role of Accredited Investors45:28 Baseball Insights and Analogies in InvestingFollow Futures Edge Show: Twitter: https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter: https://x.com/jimiuorioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/Newsletter: http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/
