I think that the market is due for a quiet period as we head into the end of the year.
This is a fairly bold claim to make, given the European risks as well as the "gappiness" in the markets.
There are many different ways to short volatility, but $XIV offers an interesting way to do it.
I like it here because not only is it short volatility, it takes advantage of the VX futures curve.
Check out the video below for my thoughts: