One of the most popular trades out there in recent sessions has been wagering that market volatility will drop sharply after the election. For example, trading in options that would pay out if the VIX ...
The market’s navigation of the week’s two big events saw investors sharply pare back bets on volatility. The ICE BofAML MOVE index, a measure of expected volatility in the Treasury market, had reached ...
Stock market volatility, marked by rapid price changes and fluctuations, can be a daunting experience for many investors. This phenomenon can stem from various factors such as economic news and ...
It should also be noted that outside of Thursday’s move, the S&P 500 is looking at one of the least volatile election-year Octobers on record. Moreover, see a grouping of volatility-based ETFs and ...
Looking back at previous election years, on average, there has been an uptick in equity market volatility in the months leading up to and including November, regardless of the candidates involved.