Why is VIX crashing ?

Why is VIX crashing ?

Today, we’re delving into an intriguing infographic from Samco focused on India’s market dynamics. One key metric highlighted is the VIX, which measures market volatility. Surprisingly, the VIX has taken a sharp 17% dive, catching many off guard, especially considering the impending election results. Typically, during election periods, one would expect the VIX to rise due to increased uncertainty. However, the current drop suggests otherwise.

Reflecting on past election cycles, such as the 2014 and 2019 results, we witnessed. . . . .

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Recency Bias can be detrimental

The unpredictability of financial markets often catches investors off guard, challenging their assumptions and preconceptions. In this discussion, we shed light on the importance of avoiding complacency and adapting to evolving market dynamics. Historical trends are no guarantee of future performance, as demonstrated by recent anomalies across various asset classes. . . . . .

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WeekendInvesting Daily Bytes

The day proved to be rather lackluster in market activity. It opened with a slight gap up from yesterday’s close, showing marginal upward movement before closing well within the previous day’s range.

This cautious behavior suggested a lack of full confidence in further upward momentum, resulting in a day of consolidation. Despite significant gains in the past three sessions, today marked a pause in the market’s upward trajectory. Overall, it was a neutral day with a slightly positive bias.

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