Volatility Views

Volatility Views 629: Death of the Danger Zone?

Apr 25, 2025
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INSIGHT

April's Unprecedented VIX Range

  • VIX showed four consecutive 20-point ranges in early April, a unique event not seen before in regular trading hours.
  • Extended trading hours data inflates volatility records, so historical comparisons must align session data for accuracy.
INSIGHT

VIX Below 30 Signals Bullish Market

  • Closing VIX below 30 after a long high-volatility streak is historically a good long-term bullish signal for the S&P 500.
  • The market tends to perform well over three to six months following such VIX drops.
INSIGHT

Recent Volatility Near Historic Extremes

  • The recent volatility spikes rank among the highest ever except during the 2008 financial crisis.
  • The S&P 500's day-to-day volatility hit rare extreme levels, indicating serious market turbulence.
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