Global Asset Manager Bullish On Options On VIX Futures, Evolution Of VIX Product Suite

Megan Miller, head of systematic options for the systematic edge options team at USD465 billion Allspring Global Investments in San Francisco, said the release of Cboe’s options on VIX futures today will allow the firm more liquid and systematic implementations for managing exposure to U.S. equity market volatility. The launch comes as the manager is seeing growth in institutional interest in risk mitigation for equity portfolios and alternative solutions.