volatility index
Americannoun
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But in South Korea, its version of the VIX, the Kospi volatility index, has doubled in less than two months, to a reading over 50.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
Stocks reached new record highs, and the volatility index dropped by nearly 6% following news of a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
Another closely watched measure of market nerves, the VIX volatility index sometimes called the "Fear Index", hit its highest level since April.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
Call options that would make money if the volatility index nearly doubled to 25 by July 19 were the most actively traded VIX contracts.
From Reuters • Jul. 12, 2023
The issue was centered on a couple of exchange-traded funds that track the market volatility index known as VIX.
From Encyclopedia.com • Apr. 9, 2018
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