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Investors complacency in one chart
VIX has spent 92 sessions below 20, the longest streak since Covid, yet low implied vol regimes can last significantly longer. Source: Goldman Sachs
The $VIX ended the day at 12.82, its lowest close since January 2020
Source: Charlie Bilello
CBOE Volatility Index $VIX has closed under 19 for 64 consecutive trading days, the longest streak since early 2020
Source: Barchart
Stock market (sp500) volatility in 2023 has tracked alongside historical seasonality. A continuation of that trend would imply a spike in volatility is coming...
Source: Liz Young, SoFi, Bloomberg
Options specialists seem to indicate that $SPX 4350 is the new put wall to watch
Markets & Mayhem shows that we are deep in negative gamma territory, with dealers estimated to be short about $58.41B of gamma exposure This often leads to an increase in volatility as it is more likely that dips are sold and rips are bought.
VIX seasonality suggest some volatile months ahead for stocks
Vix Seasonality
The $VIX ended the day at 13.33, its lowest weekly close since January 2020
Source: Charlie Bilello
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