When the VIX blows up and implied volatility (IV) gets bid, there are a couple ways to play itOne way is to trade in the VIX itselfWhile I like this approach it can be confusing to a lot of peopleA simpler way to play the VIX and volatility is in the exchangesCBOE Global Markets (CBOE) owns VIX and all trading related to it
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