A Warning from the VIX
A Technical Overview
The VIX, or CBOE Volatility Index, is a widely monitored benchmark that tracks market expectations of 30-day volatility in the S&P 500 Index. Introduced by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993, the VIX is commonly referred to as the “fear gauge” due to its ability to quantify anticipated market risk and sentiment. Historically, the VIX exhi…