Why Selling Volatility can be a “Picking up Pennies in Front of a Steamroller”

Ever heard the expression that when you’re selling vol, you’re picking up pennies in front of a steamroller? Learn why selling volatility can be risky… The post Why Selling Volatility can be a “Picking up Pennies in Front of a Steamroller” appeared first on ETFguide.

Jun 18, 2025 - 08:08
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Why Selling Volatility can be a “Picking up Pennies in Front of a Steamroller”

Ever heard the expression that when you’re selling vol, you’re picking up pennies in front of a steamroller? Learn why selling volatility can be risky and how to hedge against that risk.

In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between high income volatility ETFs. It’s Simplify (SVOL) vs. VolatilityShares (ZVOL). Who wins the battle?

Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this ETF showdown with funds that use a volatility income strategy.

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

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