What to Make of the Rising “Fear Index” by Robert Williams , Publisher The Chicago Board of Options Exchange Volatility Index ( ^VIX ), also referred to as the “Fear Index,” spiked by over 30% in last week’s trading. The VIX tracks prices investors are willing to pay for options on the underlying stocks of the S&P 500, often to protect against drops in the market. The higher the demand for such instruments, the higher the prices go

October 2nd, 2009
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