Noel Smith, CIO and founder of Convex Asset Management, believes that when the market drops in times of crisis, “you can count on volatility as a hedge — if you can manage it.” Having worked for more than 25 years as a trader himself, Smith delivers an honest assessment of how long it really takes to comprehend key trades in this space and unpacks the four strategies that he and his team consistently employ today. Discover how Smith approaches dispersion and why “getting the trading location right” is essential for successfully navigating volatility. Filmed on January 24, 2022.