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VIX

The CBOE Volatility Index measures the market's 30-day expectation of volatility on the S&P 500 based on options prices. Often called the 'f

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VIX

The CBOE Volatility Index measures the market's 30-day expectation of volatility on the S&P 500 based on options prices. Often called the 'fear index'.

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