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Shyam Devani

Founder & Chief Market Strategist - SAV Markets

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Equity Derivatives

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index / Equity Derivatives

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX INDEX)

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index

<ul>
<li>This is a follow up chart of the VIX Index that was shared last week</li>
<li>While we have dipped in the very short term, the underlying pattern warns of a significant rise</li>
<li>Such a development is likely to be seen with a falling S&amp;P 500</li>
</ul>


This is a follow up chart of the VIX Index that was shared last week
While we have dipped in the very short term, the underlying pattern warns of a significant rise
Such a development is likely to be seen with a falling S&amp;P 500


<ul>
<li>The VIX Index has turned up after declining by the same magnitudes as the previous two occasions</li>
<li>This warns of another leg up over the coming days and weeks</li>
<li>As a consequence it is a sign of renewed weakness on the S&amp;P 500</li>
</ul>


The VIX Index has turned up after declining by the same magnitudes as the previous two occasions
This warns of another leg up over the coming days and weeks
As a consequence it is a sign of renewed weakness on the S&amp;P 500


Regular readers will know that a useful comparison has been made about the rally in the Dow Jones since last years low with the rally seen from March 2009 to May 2010.A similar comparison has been made between the S&amp;P 500 / Bonds Ratio over the same periods - see <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/us-equities-time-to-get-defensive" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:51332" rel="noopener">US Equities: Time to Get Defensive</a>These comparisons have so far given good guidance about turning defensive on equities over the past month and bullish on Bonds.In a similar fashion, the chart below compares the trends in the VIX Index with the aftermath of the last crisis 11-12 years ago.The similarities in the levels at work are striking and warn of possible complacency in the market place that could lead to much higher levels of volatility than seems to be generally expected.

Regular readers will know that a useful comparison has been made about the rally in the Dow Jones since last years low with the rally seen from March 2009 to May 2010.A similar comparison has been made between the S&amp;P 500 / Bonds Ratio over the same periods - see US Equities: Time to Get DefensiveThese comparisons have so far given good guidance about turning defensive on equities over the past month and bullish on Bonds.In a similar fashion, the chart below compares the trends in the VIX Index with the aftermath of the last crisis 11-12 years ago.The similarities in the levels at work are striking and warn of possible complacency in the market place that could lead to much higher levels of volatility than seems to be generally expected.

The VIX Index has bounced off key levels over the past 24 hoursA close above 21.85%, if and when seen, would be an important break that would then argue for a test of at least 27% if not higher. None of what is suggested on this chart at the moment looks good for the S&amp;P 500

The VIX Index has bounced off key levels over the past 24 hoursA close above 21.85%, if and when seen, would be an important break that would then argue for a test of at least 27% if not higher. None of what is suggested on this chart at the moment looks good for the S&amp;P 500

Technical Analysis

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index / Technical Analysis

The VIX Index has made three lower lows while momentum has made three higher lowsThis divergence is a short term warning sign that the days ahead may well see a “pop” on the IndexSuch a development, if it unfolds, would almost inevitably be seen with a fall on the S&amp;P 500, even if briefly.

The VIX Index has made three lower lows while momentum has made three higher lowsThis divergence is a short term warning sign that the days ahead may well see a “pop” on the IndexSuch a development, if it unfolds, would almost inevitably be seen with a fall on the S&amp;P 500, even if briefly.

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The VIX Index is a financial benchmark designed to be an up-to-the-minute market estimate of the expected volatility of the S&P 500® Index, and is calculated by using the midpoint of real-time S&P 500 Index (SPX) option bid/ask quotes.

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