Zed Francis on AI Chip 'Volatility Smash' & Using 'Boom Bust' to Your Advantage

Volatility has hit a new "floor," says Zed Francis, and he gives credit to AI chip stocks. He explains how the sector, combined with leveraged ETFs and a surge in positioning, caused the sudden uptick in volatility and its subsequent freefall. He talks more about the role institutions played in the "boom bust" of hedging activity and how traders can take advantage of the market activity.

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18 Aug 2026

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