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# ![@ZeeContrarian1 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1919667306.png) @ZeeContrarian1 Zee C O N T R A R I A N

A trader is discussing volatility and VIX options, sharing their strategy of buying and shorting VIX calls. They plan to post profit/loss updates every Friday to track performance. The trader emphasizes discipline and patience when trading VIX options, having learned from XX years of experience.

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**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  #5419 [stocks](/list/stocks)  XXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[vix](/topic/vix) #27, [$vix](/topic/$vix) #6, [$vvix](/topic/$vvix) #2, [$spx](/topic/$spx) #11, [$vxx](/topic/$vxx) #1, [spx](/topic/spx) #10, [$zim](/topic/$zim) #5, [nov](/topic/nov) #730, [zim](/topic/zim) #86, [goldman sachs](/topic/goldman-sachs) #136

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@jbuehler777](/creator/undefined) [@lucramentis](/creator/undefined) [@vixandmore](/creator/undefined) [@thegreatestlif3](/creator/undefined) [@hk0339261329](/creator/undefined) [@axtiti](/creator/undefined) [@jp_money_95630](/creator/undefined) [@lostfundamental](/creator/undefined) [@mindfuldatapath](/creator/undefined) [@rwjch](/creator/undefined) [@arieljlit](/creator/undefined) [@rlteurope](/creator/undefined) [@signalpluspro](/creator/undefined) [@popb243](/creator/undefined) [@tudorfxx](/creator/undefined) [@thetehtrader](/creator/undefined) [@l_lucullus](/creator/undefined) [@ghill37g](/creator/undefined) [@margincall4](/creator/undefined) [@options_insight](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Vixco (VIX)](/topic/$vix) [SPX6900 (SPX)](/topic/$spx) [ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM)](/topic/$zim) [Goldman Sachs (GS)](/topic/goldman-sachs) [Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)](/topic/$kvue) [Confluent, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CFLT)](/topic/$cflt)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1919667306/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"8500% with $VIX & $VXX Only Strategies I write a lot about $VIX strategies and since I often use ratio spreads one of the most common comments I get is that I must have been destroyed during Volmageddon in early 2018. Well as you can see that definitely wasnt the case 2018 was actually a great year for my $VIX-only portfolio. The truth is you can get very creative with the $VIX and I share most of my ideas here on X. The problem is that after 2018 most of the vol funds and players in the space were whipped out. Because of that brokers raised the margin requirements which made many creative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978787281273250138) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-16T11:37Z 31.3K followers, 35.2K engagements


"You told yourself I dont have to deal with this. Ill just walk away. You could even feel it physically that tightening in the center of your chest that contraction that says no more pain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1977413943321919602) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-12T16:39Z 31.3K followers, XXX engagements


"$ZIM In Nov 2023 JPMorgan downgraded the stock with a 12-month price target of $XXXX. XX months later (Nov 2024) $ZIM was trading at $XX and had paid $4.8/share in dividends a total return of 311%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1973374011515216307) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-01T13:06Z 31.3K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Big move in $VIX and $VVIX today. This kind of volatility doesnt settle in a few days so I dont see the market roaring back next week. High vol is good for selling short-dated calls next Fridays expiries on indecis look interesting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1976688744045691298) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-10T16:38Z 31.3K followers, 34.1K engagements


"$VIX & Trump After Friday its clear were going to see a Trump premium in volatility throughout his presidency. Its hard to imagine the $VIX sitting at XX or XX no matter how low market volatility is when you have a president who can move markets with a single statement. Even in calm periods I expect the average $VIX to remain elevated compared to historical norms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1977704052256375069) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-13T11:52Z 31.3K followers, 25.1K engagements


"Why you should never buy $VIX options unless you know the future: In the past month $VIX is up 35%. Youd think $VIX November calls made a killing. Not really. Because spot $VIX was low and futures were high the options priced off futures barely moved. The Nov XX calls are up just about XX% even with perfect timing. Even if you nailed the direction you made almost nothing. If $VIX had stayed flat youd have lost more. Buying $VIX options only pays if the system cracks for example an all out trade war with China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978565650919649372) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-15T20:56Z 31.3K followers, 30.5K engagements


"Im not sure Ive ever seen this in my XX years trading the $VIX. Maybe its the potential November showdown with China or maybe everyone just believes the market is overpriced and a correction is coming. Either way-the $VIX breaks (down) or the $SPX does. This cannot last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978827078582595840) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-16T14:15Z 31.3K followers, 279.1K engagements


"Market near all-time highs volatility still low yet the Fear & Greed Index flashes extreme fear: $VIX at XX $VVIX at XXX. No macro or geopolitical catalyst in sight - a first: extreme fear without a clear reason"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978917731350253924) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-16T20:15Z 31.3K followers, 37.5K engagements


"@options_insight I like ratio spreads here I dont think the $VIX breaks much higher then XX and vols elevated but I cant recommend them. Theyre just too risky for most investors. This is an example only:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978664328308900197) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-16T03:28Z 31.2K followers, 1761 engagements


"@VIXandMore On one hand what youre saying makes sense. But in the broader context youd expect the $VIX to be at this level after a X% market drawdown and so far were barely down 1%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978903108844425524) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-16T19:17Z 31.3K followers, 3001 engagements


"@D3GSolutions I ment a few days after. You can start buying today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1979151548279329137) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-17T11:44Z 31.3K followers, XXX engagements


"Biotech Corner - $KVUE Recommendation: start buying the dip. Donald Trump never studied medicine but that hasnt stopped him from dishing out bizarre health advice. Remember back in 2020 when he mused about injecting disinfectant to kill Covid The makers of Dettol and Lysol had to rush out statements telling people not to try it. This week the self-described genius turned his attention to prenatal care. Taking Tylenol is uhhh not good he said Monday with characteristic precision. Standing beside him was his health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the same man who admitted to Congress earlier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1972605210179596457) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-09-29T10:11Z 31.3K followers, 39.6K engagements


"The heart is a chakra a center of energy thats meant to stay open and flowing. But every time something reminded you of an old wound you closed it a little more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1977413929170358436) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-12T16:39Z 31.3K followers, XXX engagements


"Its time. $VXX structure below limit: $X. Stop loss: -$1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1907803489943650750) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-04-03T14:32Z 31.3K followers, 46.3K engagements


"Goldman Sachs just reinforced what Ive been saying for the past month: The continued divergence between equity implied volatility vs. realized volatility is at one of the most pronounced differences weve seen on record. This means the markets been calm but traders are paying up for protection as if chaos is around the corner. Unless that chaos actually shows up its an expensive bet. Basically options are expensive- so mathematically it makes more sense to sell options create $VIX ratio spreads or short volatility rather than buy them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1974840204599894497) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-05T14:12Z 31.3K followers, 125.9K engagements


"The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the wisest. And The first to let go is the happiest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1976172058104180971) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-09T06:25Z 31.3K followers, 16.1K engagements


"$VIX $VXX $UVXY $SVIX - What To Do Now As a general rule: when contango is high I hold a lot of short volatility positions. When contango is low like now I dont. At the moment Im mostly volatility-neutral meaning I profit if volatility stays within a certain range. When the $VVIX is high like now (above 110) I like to use $VIX ratio spreads. But since these trades can be risky for the average trader and because I might not be around to tell you when to get out I prefer not to write about them anymore. Ive shared plenty about them in the past so anyone interested can look back and read those"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1977986494951215505) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-14T06:35Z 31.3K followers, 33.1K engagements


"Markets dont peak because of valuations. They never have and they never will. Take the dot-com bubble: it burst when liquidity dried up profitless companies ran out of cash and sentiment collapsed. Valuations were just the excuse after the fact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1973055162710147089) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-09-30T15:59Z 31.3K followers, 93.8K engagements


"$CFLT Buyout I had a call with a friend whos one of the most successful tech investors I know and he really likes the odds on Confluent ( $CFLT ). He sees a high probability of a buyout and according to recent reports multiple suitors are already circling. While its hard to gauge Confluents long-term role in an AI-driven world he believes its a high-quality asset that will ultimately get acquired. He expects a takeout between $XX and $XX with anything above $XX being a stretch. The stock currently trades around $XX after a strong rally on the rumors. There are several notable hedge funds that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1976553711531900994) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-10T07:41Z 31.3K followers, 18K engagements


"Watch only for one thing to know when a sell-off is ending: a day when $VIX and $SPX . Thats usually the bottom or a few days after it. Either way its a signal to start buying. Not before. Today seems like such a day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1979153410734584196) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-17T11:51Z 31.3K followers, 75.9K engagements


"The Hidden Gold Inside $ZIM $ZIM is valued at just $1.7B today. But hidden inside the company is a 2021 masterstroke worth more than its entire market cap. During COVID when nobody wanted ships ZIMs CEO made a genius move locking in lease contracts for XX vessels (delivering 202425) at $4.838B. At todays market rates those same contracts are worth $7.257B a XX% jump or $2.419B in hidden value you wont see on the balance sheet. That hidden $2.419B alone is worth more than $ZIM s market cap. And dont forget the company also holds $2.8B in cash. The market is sleeping on $ZIM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1967907309100614038) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-09-16T11:03Z 31.3K followers, 39.1K engagements


"Warning: High $VVIX & Flat $VIX Term Structure. Many short-term warning signs in this bull market-a flattening $VIX futures curve means fear is building. Also watch $SPX gamma: when dealers are long gamma they pin the market; when they flip short $VVIX spikes often precede big moves. Liquidity is also drying up in ETF options like $TQQQ-spreads are among the widest this year. Another sign of caution"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978526372579705066) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-15T18:20Z 31.3K followers, 56.3K engagements


"You make a good point about the backwardation its a solid one which probably means this isnt just a one-day event. I think the market has more room to drop but its strange: the $VIX is already at XX and the market has barely moved. Hard to see how much higher vol can really go from here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1978922887022285143) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-16T20:35Z 31.3K followers, 2099 engagements


"$VIX is still in backwardation not smooth sailing just yet. Consider ratio spreads on indices to capitalize on elevated volatility (buy X sell 2) both on the indices themselves and on the $VIX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ZeeContrarian1/status/1980207696633889021) [@ZeeContrarian1](/creator/x/ZeeContrarian1) 2025-10-20T09:41Z 31.3K followers, 12.5K engagements