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Volatility Tone Shift Back to Norms, Utilizing VIX in Portfolios

May 13, 2025
07:10

Zed Francis says markets went from "very elevated" volatility to much more "fair" level over the span of weeks. He believes the VIX hovering around 18 signals a "moderate bull market stance." However, Zed notes that can change quickly and urges investors to find room in portfolios for volatility. He's paying attention to the treasury curve near-term and talks about recession indicators to watch.


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