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29 Aug 2023

CBOE Volatility Index $VIX has closed under 19 for 64 consecutive trading days, the longest streak since early 2020

Source: Barchart

8 Aug 2023

VIX seasonality suggest some volatile months ahead for stocks

Vix Seasonality

31 Jul 2023

The $VIX ended the day at 13.33, its lowest weekly close since January 2020

Source: Charlie Bilello

27 Jul 2023

Forward S&P 500 Performance by VIX Decile

While a low VIX indicates that investors are complacent and signal that unexpected negative events could push the VIX upwards (and thus equity markets downward), a low VIX reading isn’t necessarily something to fear. As shown on this chart courtesy of Todd Sohn, it is a typical characteristic of bull markets. Source: J-C Parets

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