Realized volatility in the S&P 500 has compressed to 30 basis points for a 0-DTE straddle, the lowest level observed since before the COVID-19 crash, indicating the market is pricing in virtually no expected movement despite record options positioning

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Brent Kachuba

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we had a 30 basis point0 DTE straddle... which is the lowest that we've seen since before the co crash

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Tesla, MicroStrategy and An Inside Look at the Biggest Options Expiration in Market HistoryExcess Returns
Created: 8/11/2026, 8:03:54 AM

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