The VIX is often called the market’s fear gauge, but its real value lies in how quickly it can surge, normalize, and reveal shifts in investor behavior. Understanding its mean-reverting nature can help investors read volatility more clearly during turbulent periods.
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The VIX is one of the most closely watched indicators in markets, often called the “fear gauge” for its tendency to surge when uncertainty rises. Learn how volatility spikes, what the VIX really measures, and why mean reversion matters for traders and investors.
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