About the Author

Russell Rhoads is a highly regarded strategist, educator and consultant – among other things he is perhaps best known as the author of Trading VIX Derivatives, the textbook in the space.

Russell spent a decade at CBOE, including a stint as director of education at The Cboe Options Institute. He has a 25-year career, which includes buyside firms such as Balyasny Asset Management, Caldwell & Orkin, and Millennium Management.

In addition to his duties at EQDerivatives, Russell is a clinical professor of finance at Loyola University in Chicago. Russell is currently pursuing a PhD from Oklahoma State University and expects to complete his degree requirements this year.

Reviews

A well-thought out and organized book on the VIX complex that offers qualitative and quantitative insights for beginners and professionals alike. This latest work as well as his key accomplishments within trading, management, and education throughout the years reinforce Russell as an instrumental asset to the options Industry.
*Jon V. Cherry, Global Head of Options, Northern Trust*

There's no one else in the volatility space quite like Russell Rhoads. He has an uncanny ability to translate complex topics and an unerring memory for statistical detail. There's a reason that we call him The Once and Future Dr. VIX on our network.
*Mark S. Longo, Founder, The Options Radio Network, and Host of the Volatility Views radio program*

I had the pleasure of working with Russell Rhoads in Cboe’s Options Institute for years. I’ve learned so much about the world of volatility from him and this book is a perfect encapsulation of that knowledge. It’s written in a manner that combines accessibility and breadth. This is imperative for investors interested in the power of volatility and the tradeable tools to manage that omnipresent risk.
*Kevin Davitt, Senior Instructor, Cboe Options Institute*