The VIX is the CBOE’s volatility index that measures expectations of 30-day market volatility for the S&P 500. It helps investors assess market risk and sentiment, with values over 30 indicating greater market fear and uncertainty, while values below 20 indicate stability.
Despite all the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties the market is facing right now, the VIX has remained surprisingly subdued.
The VIX is one of Scott Bauer’s favorite indicators for gauging market volatility, and he was asked about it during a recent appearance on IBKR Podcasts. More specifically, Host Jeff Praissman asked Scott if he anticipates market volatility picking up in the coming days—and if so, what possible catalysts could trigger a shift?
Scott talked about whether or not he thought the VIX was subdued, where the VIX is currently at right now—and what it means—how it correlates to movements in the S&P, and what his expectations are for market volatility.
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Scott’s covers:
- Why he thinks the VIX is currently subdued
- What the numbers of current VIX readings are showing
- How these VIX readings correlate with daily movement in the S&Ps
- Why Scott anticipates a rise in market volatility
- The big out-of-the-money calls he’s seeing in the VIX strikes
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