# Generating Income from Volatility Roll Yield ▴ Guide

**Published:** 2025-08-06
**Categories:** Guide

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## The Persistent Premium in Market Agitation

A persistent, observable phenomenon exists within the structure of financial markets. This phenomenon is the [Volatility Risk Premium](https://prime.greeks.live/area/volatility-risk-premium/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (VRP). It represents a systematic difference between the market’s expectation of future price swings, known as implied volatility, and the actual price movements that later occur, known as [realized volatility](https://prime.greeks.live/area/realized-volatility/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). The VRP arises because market participants, as a collective, are willing to pay a premium for protection against sudden, adverse market events.

This demand for insurance, often expressed through the purchase of options, creates a structural imbalance. Investors who systematically provide this insurance by selling options or related instruments are compensated for taking on the risk of sharp price changes. This compensation is the source of the yield.

Understanding this dynamic is the first step toward systematizing its capture. The yield is not a random occurrence; it is an enduring feature of market behavior, driven by a collective desire for risk mitigation. The price of an option contains a component that reflects this desire. Over time, as an option approaches its expiration date, this component tends to decay, particularly if the feared volatility fails to materialize.

This decay process is a primary driver of returns for volatility-selling strategies. The income generated is a direct consequence of supplying liquidity and risk capacity to a market that structurally demands it.

A second, related mechanism for generating income from volatility is through the [term structure](https://prime.greeks.live/area/term-structure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) of volatility futures, most notably those tied to the VIX index. The [VIX futures](https://prime.greeks.live/area/vix-futures/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) curve illustrates the market’s expectation of volatility at different points in the future. Typically, this curve is in a state of ‘contango,’ where futures contracts with later expiration dates trade at higher prices than those with nearer expiration dates. This upward slope reflects an expectation that volatility will, on average, revert to a higher mean over the long term.

A trader who shorts a longer-dated VIX futures contract can benefit from a ‘[roll yield](https://prime.greeks.live/area/roll-yield/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)’ as the contract’s price gradually declines toward the lower spot VIX level as it nears expiration, assuming the term structure remains stable. This process is akin to rolling down a hill, collecting yield as time passes.

> The volatility risk premium is the compensation earned by investors for providing protection against unexpected market volatility.

The convergence of futures prices to the spot price over time is a fundamental market principle. When the VIX futures curve is in [contango](https://prime.greeks.live/area/contango/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), a short position in a VIX future is positioned to gain from this convergence. The daily decrease in the futures price, all else being equal, translates directly into profit for the short seller. This is the ‘roll yield’ in its most direct form.

It is a systematic return stream available to those who understand the mechanics of the [futures term structure](https://prime.greeks.live/area/futures-term-structure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). The process requires no prediction of market direction. It relies on the structural shape of the volatility curve and the passage of time. The combination of the options-based VRP and the futures-based roll yield provides a robust foundation for constructing strategies designed to generate consistent income from the market’s inherent structure.

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## Systematizing the Volatility Harvest

Transforming the knowledge of volatility premiums into a tangible income stream requires a disciplined, systematic application of specific strategies. These are not speculative bets on market direction. They are methodical processes designed to harvest a structural market premium over time.

Each method has a distinct risk profile and is suited to different portfolio objectives. Mastering their application involves understanding the mechanics, the ideal market conditions, and the precise risk management required for each.

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## Harvesting Premium through Equity Options

The most direct way to access the [volatility risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/volatility-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) premium is by selling options on individual stocks or broad market indices. These strategies convert the systemic overpricing of insurance into a regular cash flow.

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## The Covered Call Writer

A foundational income strategy is the covered call. An investor who owns at least 100 shares of a stock sells a call option against that holding. The premium received from selling the call option is immediate income. This action creates an obligation to sell the shares at the [strike price](https://prime.greeks.live/area/strike-price/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) if the [stock price](https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-what-scenarios-does-tying-compensation-to-operational-metrics-outperform-stock-price-alignment/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) rises above it by expiration.

The position is ‘covered’ because the shares to deliver are already owned, defining the risk. The ideal scenario for this strategy is a stock that remains flat or moves modestly higher, allowing the investor to keep both the shares and the full premium as the option expires worthless. The trade-off is clear ▴ the premium income comes at the cost of capping the potential upside of the stock position above the strike price. It is a method for generating yield from an existing long-term holding.

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## The Cash-Secured Put Seller

A complementary strategy is selling [cash-secured puts](https://prime.greeks.live/area/cash-secured-puts/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This involves selling a put option while holding enough cash to purchase the underlying stock at the strike price if the option is exercised. This strategy expresses a willingness to buy a stock at a price below its current market value. The premium received is the immediate income.

If the stock price stays above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and the seller keeps the premium, having generated a yield on their cash. If the stock price falls below the strike, the seller is obligated to buy the shares at the strike price, but the net cost is reduced by the premium received. This method is often used by investors to acquire desired stocks at a discount or to consistently generate income from cash reserves.

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## Constructing Defined-Risk Structures

More advanced strategies use combinations of options to precisely define risk and reward, isolating the premium-selling opportunity while limiting potential losses from extreme market moves. These are pure plays on volatility decay.

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## The Iron Condor

The [iron condor](https://prime.greeks.live/area/iron-condor/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is a market-neutral strategy designed to profit from a stock or index trading within a specific price range. It involves four simultaneous option trades ▴ selling a put spread and selling a call spread. The [investor sells](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-an-investor-owned-and-a-user-owned-ccp/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) a put and buys a further out-of-the-money put for protection. Concurrently, the investor sells a call and buys a further out-of-the-money call for protection.

The net result is a credit received, which represents the maximum potential profit. The maximum loss is also strictly defined by the distance between the strike prices of the spreads, minus the premium collected. This structure profits from the passage of time and low volatility, as the goal is for all four options to expire worthless. It is a high-probability strategy that generates income from market stagnation.

- **Action 1 ▴ Sell a Put Spread.** An investor sells one out-of-the-money (OTM) put option and buys one further OTM put option. This generates a credit.

- **Action 2 ▴ Sell a Call Spread.** The same investor sells one OTM [call option](https://prime.greeks.live/area/call-option/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and buys one further OTM call option. This also generates a credit.

- **Net Position** ▴ The combination creates a net credit. This credit is the maximum profit, realized if the underlying asset’s price remains between the short strike prices at expiration.

- **Risk Management** ▴ The maximum loss is the difference between the strikes of either the put or call spread, less the net credit received. This loss is realized if the price moves significantly beyond either of the short strikes.

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## Tapping the VIX Futures Term Structure

A different approach targets the roll yield inherent in the VIX futures market. This involves taking positions that benefit from the typical contango shape of the [VIX term structure](https://prime.greeks.live/area/vix-term-structure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

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## The Short VIX Futures Position

A direct method to harvest the roll yield is to short VIX futures contracts. When the VIX term structure is in contango (upward sloping), the futures price is higher than the spot VIX. As the futures contract approaches expiration, its price will converge toward the spot VIX. A trader holding a short position profits from this price decay.

For instance, if the front-month VIX future is trading at 18 while the spot VIX is at 15, a trader can short the future, anticipating its price will ‘roll down’ the curve toward 15. This strategy is most effective in calm, stable market environments where the contango is steep and persistent. The primary risk is a sudden market shock, which can cause the VIX to spike, leading to a rapid increase in the futures price and significant losses for the short seller. This is a strategy for sophisticated investors who can actively manage the risk of volatility spikes.

> On average, during the period under examination the VIX futures term structure is upward sloping, i.e. short-term VIX futures trade at lower price than long-term contracts.

Executing these strategies requires more than just placing trades. It demands a framework for position sizing, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring. An investor might allocate a specific portion of their portfolio to an income-generating options sleeve, using a combination of [covered calls](https://prime.greeks.live/area/covered-calls/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) on core holdings and cash-secured puts on prospective investments. Another might run a dedicated iron condor portfolio on a major index, systematically entering new positions as old ones expire.

The key is consistency and a deep understanding of the risk-reward profile of each chosen method. The income is not free; it is earned by assuming specific, calculated risks that others are paying to offload.

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## Calibrating the Yield Engine for Portfolio Alpha

Mastering individual volatility-selling strategies is the precursor to a more profound application ▴ integrating them into a holistic portfolio framework. The objective moves from simply generating income to engineering a more robust and efficient portfolio. This involves viewing volatility not just as a source of yield, but as a distinct asset class with unique properties that can be used to refine the risk-return profile of the entire investment portfolio. Advanced application is about deliberate calibration and strategic allocation.

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## Dynamic Hedging and Risk Overlay

The proceeds from volatility-selling strategies can be used to finance protective positions, creating a self-funding risk management overlay. For example, the consistent income generated from selling covered calls on a portion of an equity portfolio can be systematically used to purchase far out-of-the-money put options on a broad market index. This creates a ‘collar’ on a portfolio level. The income from the calls offsets or completely covers the cost of the puts.

The puts provide a floor for the portfolio during a severe market downturn. This transforms the income strategy into a dynamic hedging engine, designed to smooth returns and reduce downside exposure over the long term. The portfolio becomes more resilient to shocks, a quality that is highly valuable.

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## Volatility as a Diversifying Return Stream

The returns generated from selling volatility often have a low or even negative correlation to the returns of traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds during certain market regimes. The VRP is a unique risk factor. By dedicating a portion of a portfolio to a systematic volatility-selling program, an investor can introduce a return stream that behaves differently from their other investments. For instance, in a range-bound or gently rising equity market, a systematic iron condor or short strangle strategy on an index can generate positive returns while the equity portion of the portfolio may be delivering modest gains.

This diversification can lead to a higher overall portfolio Sharpe ratio, meaning better risk-adjusted returns. The key is to manage the position size carefully, ensuring that a volatility spike does not create a catastrophic loss that negates the diversification benefit.

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## Advanced Term Structure Analysis

Advanced practitioners move beyond simply observing contango or [backwardation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/backwardation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in the VIX term structure. They analyze the slope of the curve between different contract months. A steepening of the curve might indicate growing complacency and an opportunity to increase short volatility exposure. A flattening or inversion of the curve can be a powerful early warning signal of impending market stress, prompting a reduction in risk or the initiation of long volatility hedges.

By modeling the term structure, traders can identify relative value opportunities, such as selling an overpriced contract in one month while buying an underpriced one in another, creating a calendar spread designed to profit from changes in the shape of the curve itself. This is a quantitative approach that treats the volatility curve as a dynamic system to be analyzed and traded.

- **Portfolio Impact** ▴ The primary goal is to enhance the portfolio’s overall risk-adjusted return.

- **Strategy Integration** ▴ Volatility strategies are not viewed in isolation but as components of a larger asset allocation machine.

- **Risk Factor Diversification** ▴ The introduction of the VRP as a distinct return driver can lower overall portfolio volatility.

- **Dynamic Adjustment** ▴ Exposure to volatility selling is actively managed based on market conditions, such as the level of the VIX and the shape of its term structure.

Ultimately, the expansion of these skills culminates in a shift in perspective. The market is no longer a one-dimensional space of rising and falling prices. It becomes a multi-dimensional environment with opportunities in the domains of time, volatility, and probability. Generating income from volatility roll yield evolves from a set of individual trades into a continuous, strategic process of risk allocation.

It is the practice of seeing the market’s structure and systematically positioning one’s portfolio to benefit from its most persistent tendencies. This is the foundation of a truly sophisticated and durable investment approach.

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## The Coded Edge in Market Structure

You now possess the conceptual framework for a powerful market operation. This knowledge transforms your view of market behavior, revealing the systematic currents that flow beneath the chaotic surface of daily price movements. The principles of volatility [risk premium](https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-premium/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and term structure are not abstract theories; they are actionable mechanics of the market engine.

By understanding how to engage with these forces, you position yourself to operate from a posture of strategic supply, providing the market with the risk capacity it consistently demands. This is the core of a professional approach, moving from reacting to price to capitalizing on structure.

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## Glossary

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## Volatility Risk Premium

Meaning ▴ The Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) denotes the empirically observed and persistent discrepancy where implied volatility, derived from options prices, consistently exceeds the subsequently realized volatility of the underlying asset. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/realized-volatility/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Realized Volatility

Meaning ▴ Realized Volatility quantifies the historical price fluctuation of an asset over a specified period. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/term-structure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Term Structure

Meaning ▴ The Term Structure defines the relationship between a financial instrument's yield and its time to maturity. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/vix-futures/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Vix Futures

Meaning ▴ VIX Futures are standardized financial derivatives contracts whose underlying asset is the Cboe Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/roll-yield/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Roll Yield

Meaning ▴ Roll Yield quantifies the profit or loss generated when a futures contract position is transitioned from a near-term maturity to a longer-term maturity. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/contango/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Contango

Meaning ▴ Contango describes a market condition where futures prices exceed their expected spot price at expiry, or longer-dated futures trade higher than shorter-dated ones. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/futures-term-structure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Futures Term Structure

Meaning ▴ The Futures Term Structure defines the relationship between the prices of futures contracts for a specific underlying asset across different expiration dates. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/volatility-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Volatility Risk

Meaning ▴ Volatility Risk defines the exposure to adverse fluctuations in the statistical dispersion of an asset's price, directly impacting the valuation of derivative instruments and the overall stability of a portfolio. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/strike-price/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Strike Price

Meaning ▴ The strike price represents the predetermined value at which an option contract's underlying asset can be bought or sold upon exercise. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/in-what-scenarios-does-tying-compensation-to-operational-metrics-outperform-stock-price-alignment/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Stock Price

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## Cash-Secured Puts

Meaning ▴ Cash-Secured Puts represent a financial derivative strategy where an investor sells a put option and simultaneously sets aside an amount of cash equivalent to the option's strike price. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-an-investor-owned-and-a-user-owned-ccp/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Investor Sells

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## Iron Condor

Meaning ▴ The Iron Condor represents a non-directional, limited-risk, limited-profit options strategy designed to capitalize on an underlying asset's price remaining within a specified range until expiration. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/call-option/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Call Option

Meaning ▴ A Call Option represents a standardized derivative contract granting the holder the right, but critically, not the obligation, to purchase a specified quantity of an underlying digital asset at a predetermined strike price on or before a designated expiration date. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/vix-term-structure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Vix Term Structure

Meaning ▴ The VIX Term Structure represents the market's collective expectation of future volatility across different time horizons, derived from the prices of VIX futures contracts with varying expiration dates. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/covered-calls/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Covered Calls

Meaning ▴ Covered Calls define an options strategy where a holder of an underlying asset sells call options against an equivalent amount of that asset. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/backwardation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A multifaceted, luminous abstract structure against a dark void, symbolizing institutional digital asset derivatives market microstructure. Its sharp, reflective surfaces embody high-fidelity execution, RFQ protocol efficiency, and precise price discovery](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-trading-protocol-architecture-optimizing-high-fidelity-rfq-execution-and-latent-liquidity-discovery.jpg)

## Backwardation

Meaning ▴ Backwardation describes a market condition where the spot price of a digital asset is higher than the price of its corresponding futures contracts, or where near-term futures contracts trade at a premium to longer-term contracts. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-premium/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Risk Premium

Meaning ▴ The Risk Premium represents the excess return an investor demands or expects for assuming a specific level of financial risk, above the return offered by a risk-free asset over the same period. </a>

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### [Using the VIX Curve to Time Your Portfolio Hedges](https://options.greeks.live/guide/using-the-vix-curve-to-time-your-portfolio-hedges/)
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Use the VIX curve's shape to systematize portfolio protection and transition hedging from a cost center to an alpha source.

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### [Achieve Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns with Dynamic VIX Hedging](https://options.greeks.live/guide/achieve-superior-risk-adjusted-returns-with-dynamic-vix-hedging/)
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Command your portfolio's defense system with dynamic VIX hedging for superior risk-adjusted returns.

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True portfolio defense is a weaponized system, not a passive shield. VIX options are its core component.

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### [The Premise of Proactive Portfolio Protection Using the VIX](https://options.greeks.live/guide/the-premise-of-proactive-portfolio-protection-using-the-vix/)
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Harnessing the VIX transforms portfolio defense from a passive hope into an active, quantifiable strategy.

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### [Why Selling Time Is a Superior Trading Strategy](https://options.greeks.live/guide/why-selling-time-is-a-superior-trading-strategy/)
![Robust metallic structures, one blue-tinted, one teal, intersect, covered in granular water droplets. This depicts a principal's institutional RFQ framework facilitating multi-leg spread execution, aggregating deep liquidity pools for optimal price discovery and high-fidelity atomic settlement of digital asset derivatives for enhanced capital efficiency.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocols-optimized-for-high-fidelity-execution.jpg)

Harness the market's one constant—the passage of time—to engineer a superior, systematic trading advantage.

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### [Why the Smart Money Sells Options Instead of Buying Them](https://options.greeks.live/guide/why-the-smart-money-sells-options-instead-of-buying-them/)
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Master the VIX term structure to systematically harvest volatility risk premium and engineer a superior portfolio.

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Harness the market's structural inefficiency by selling volatility to fuel your portfolio's income generation.

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