EPISODE · Mar 1, 2023 · 18 MIN
38. Trading the VIX
from Let’s Talk Forex with Alison and Chris · host FxScouts
The VIX was created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1993 to measure stock market volatility, specifically volatility in the S&P 500 index. The VIX is often called the “fear index” because when the VIX rises, stock markets tend to crash. In this episode we explain how traders can use it to hedge against falling stocks and how it is traded as a CFD instrument. Learn more about the VIX here: https://fxscouts.com/forex-brokers/vix-volatility-brokers/ FxScouts DISCLAIMER: 75-90% of retail traders lose money trading Forex and CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged trading work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Any information discussed here is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered tax, legal or investment advice.
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The VIX was created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1993 to measure stock market volatility, specifically volatility in the S&P 500 index. The VIX is often called the “fear index” because when the VIX rises, stock markets tend to crash. In this episode we explain how traders can use it to hedge against falling stocks and how it is traded as a CFD instrument. Learn more about the VIX here: https://fxscouts.com/forex-brokers/vix-volatility-brokers/
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