Post #8007 by Mark on the Berkshire Hathaway board

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If you think the market will experience more than usual volatility over say 6 months, would buying VIX options be the play if you were a bit of a gambler?

Yes, but they would have to be VIX call options, because VIX rises as volatility rises. Or perhaps you could sell VIX put options if you think VIX won't be going down anytime soon due to increased volatility.

I don't recommend it because VIX has consistently surprised most people.

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