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Why the VVIX at 92 Is a Signal Not an Indicator
The VIX is up to 16.77, but the VVIX — the volatility of volatility — has jumped to 92.6. Lucas and Luna unpack why this divergence matters more than the VIX level itself. They explain what the VVIX measures, why it's been creeping higher even as the VIX stays muted, and what options traders are pricing in that the rest of the market is ignoring. Lucas shares a concrete example from the options market to illustrate how VVIX signals tail risk, and Luna pushes back on whether retail investors should care. They also touch on Fed commentary and the yield curve, tying it all back to portfolio…
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