VIX Spikes To 1 Month Highs | Zero Hedge
VIX Spikes To 1 Month Highs | Zero Hedge:
The VIX, also known as the Fear Index, measures investors’ expectations of volatility in the market. Surges (such as this one) tend to indicate intense fear in the markets, concern that investments are not stable and that the market may be about to undergo a significant downturn. As stated below, this is almost certain to be paired with investors moving into more reliable instruments, such as government bonds and precious metals.
VIX has surged this morning above 16% – its highest in almost a month. This shift is well beyond the equity move for now as investors seek protection for their stocks and shift into bonds and gold (with the latter at 2014 highs).
