Good MorningThe equity markets tread water on Tuesday after rising more than 1.5% on Monday. The pause is not unexpected although where the market goes from here is still uncertain. One of the many factors that traders are watching is the VIX. The VIX is also known as the “fear gauge” and is trading well-above its pre-COVID levels. With VIX double its January 2020 levels many traders are worried another big drop in the markets is at hand.
What investors need to remember is that the VIX is not really a gauge of fear. It is a gauge of options prices relative to the S&P 500 and used as a proxy for fear. The idea is that when options are highly-priced the market is fearful of a correction. Investors should remember that options can also become overvalued when there is an expectation of higher index prices. Today’s high VIX levels may be an indication the market will continue to fall, or they might not.
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