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Why the Fed Is Watching the VVIX More Than the VIX
In this episode of The Bear Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into the gap between the VIX and the VVIX—the volatility of volatility—and why that divergence is flashing a warning for markets as of late August 2026. With the VIX at 15.48 and the VVIX holding near 86.5, the hosts explain what a high VVIX means for options pricing, portfolio hedging, and the calm that might be about to crack. They walk through a real-world example: a portfolio manager who thought they were hedged because the VIX was low, only to see their put premiums spike as the VVIX climbed. They also connect this to the…
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