The Fear Index Looks Forward

October 7, 2011 by metalinvestmentnews · Leave a Comment 

The VIX, often referred to as the “Fear Index”, measures the cost of options to insure an equity portfolio. High VIX numbers indicate a significant level of worry amongst money managers. The VIX does not usually stay over 30 for more than four months. It has been moving in the 35-40 range since August. What [...]