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JohnC1982 t1_j8ud6bl wrote

How can I buy puts on the VIX? I have TD ameritrade and can’t find the ticker

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thenewredditguy99 t1_j8uevi5 wrote

Ticker is VIX. Pull up the chart, go to the “Trade” tab and it should drop you right into the options chain.

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JohnC1982 t1_j8ufnlm wrote

Damn, I need to use think or swim and not the TD app. Got it, thanks pal

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JohnC1982 t1_j8uf2g0 wrote

I know that, lol. But when i search for it all i get is VIXY…

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thenewredditguy99 t1_j8uf6xe wrote

It took me right to the VIX when I typed it in. Not sure why it’s doing something different for you.

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BootBarnExec t1_j8uxb61 wrote

type in $ VIX not Vix as it is an index itself and not an etn.

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thenewredditguy99 t1_j8ufmfa wrote

I’m on the thinkorswim platform, not the mobile app.

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JohnC1982 t1_j8uv8vl wrote

I’ve been using the desktop version and just use the app for checking things when I’m in plays.

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BastardSamuri t1_j8uj5s4 wrote

what are you buying puts on the vix? It's like $3 above it's 12 month low right now.

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JohnC1982 t1_j8uobph wrote

Definitely not, just curious for when it does hits its low areas I’d be interested in calls for a scalp.

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