VIX Products Trading

Hey everyone. I know this is a VERY niche question since there’s only like 2 of these traders per bank but was hoping someone could let me know which banks have good VIX options/ varswap/ VIX futures/ VIX ETF options traders. I would guess MS, some of the French banks, maybe GS and/or JPM? Thanks.

 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, for FX I'd say UBS, JPM, and DB are really good. For rates, JPM, Citi, GS, MS are the top performers. Most BBs should have something solid. Rates vol trading is a highly-respected role on the buy side and it’s very far away from getting automated.

Sources: Career Advice Question for Options/Vol Trading: Rates vs FX at BB, Q&A: Volatility arbitrage PM, Trading Vol in an IB - what are the good resources for Rates, Credit, FX, Equities? Market-makers' help greatly appreciated, Cash Equities in This Day and Age, Best Oil/Gas Banks

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