How the VIX at 15 Point 8 Is Misleading Dip Buyers

The VIX is down to 15.81, its lowest in weeks, and the S&P 500 just hit a new record above 7,480. But Lucas and Luna dig into why this low-vol reading might be a trap for dip buyers. They look at the VVIX, the volatility-of-volatility index, which remains elevated near 89 - suggesting options dealers are hedging tail risk even as the headline VIX sleeps. They discuss how the 10-year yield climbing to 4.48 and the yield curve steepening to 35 basis points signal a regime shift that low volatility alone doesn't capture. Plus, they examine why the Russell 2000 is down 0.5% on the week despite the Nasdaq's 2.1% gain, and what that divergence tells you about market breadth. If you're tempted to buy the dip based on the VIX alone, this episode offers a reality check. #VIX #VVIX #Volatility #DipBuying #YieldCurve #S&P500 #Russell2000 #MarketBreadth #BullTrap #Hedging #Options #TreasuryYields #RiskManagement #BearMarket #Finance #Investing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo