Aug 22, 09:00 PM

VIX Near All-Time Lows, Signaling Potential Market Turbulence Amid Overconfidence in S&P 500

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has reached historically low levels relative to realized volatility (RV) and cross-asset volatility, indicating potential market complacency and overconfidence among investors. Analysts suggest that the rapid decline of the VIX could set the stage for increased market turbulence in the near future. The current low levels of implied volatility for the S&P 500 ($SPX) may be underpriced, raising concerns about the stability of the equity markets as investors appear to be overly confident.

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Sources

Daily Chartbook@dailychartbook
2 years ago
"The speed with which the VIX has fallen both absolutely and relative to cross-asset volatility lays the ground for further episodes of turbulence in the market. The VIX is historically low versus RV." @LondonSW via @MenthorQpro https://t.co/ALW5mmGIfA
Cheddar Flow@CheddarFlow
2 years ago
$VIX is near all time lows, relative to cross-asset volatility This is a sign of overconfidence in the equity markets https://t.co/Z4uFfwY4q8
Cheddar Flow@CheddarFlow
2 years ago
$VIX is historically low vs realized volatility This is a sign of complacency https://t.co/H78Gcr7Sn8

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