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Holiday Cheer on Hold as Volatility Index Spikes, Leaving Investors Uneasy
NEW YORK, NY – Investors are facing a less-than-festive start to the holiday season as market volatility surges, sending shivers down the spines of Wall Street watchers. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the “fear gauge,” is currently hovering in the mid-20s, a level historically associated with weaker-than-average returns for the S&P 500. This elevated level has left investors on edge as they head into the holidays. Analyst’s Disclousure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of VTI either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha’s Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
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