The VIX is probably one of the most misunderstood things in the stock market. If you’ve ever scrolled through financial news and seen a headline like “VIX spikes as market tumbles,” you might have wondered: what the heck is the VIX, and should I be freaking out?
Good news: it’s not as complicated as it sounds. And actually understanding it might help you make way better decisions about your investments, especially during those scary market downturns when everyone else is panic selling.
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