Interplay of Correlations, Volatility & Positioning in Current Markets

(Harvest) Most experienced investors understand that lack of variability doesn’t necessarily equate to stability. In 2017 the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) averaged around 10, which is almost half its long-term average. So far this year, VIX has averaged close to 17.5, including a massive 100% spike on February 5—a once-in-almost-200-years event on a statistical basis! Call it a reversal to normal standards or something else, but my analysis below shows that a higher VIX is likely here to stay for some time.

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