How the VIX at 19 Changes Your Dip-Buying Strategy

The VIX has jumped nearly 19 percent in five days, hitting 19.49 on June 24, 2026. Lucas and Luna break down what this volatility spike means for the classic 'buy the dip' playbook. They examine the Nasdaq's 3 percent weekly drop versus the Russell 2000's 1.2 percent gain, and discuss why small caps are diverging from tech. Lucas shares a specific framework for distinguishing a buying opportunity from a value trap, using the 10-year yield at 4.51 percent and the steepening yield curve as context. The episode drills into one concrete rule: when the VIX crosses 19 in a non-panic environment, the dip might be real — but the sector matters more than the index. No generic advice, just a sharp lens for the current regime. #VIX #Volatility #BuyTheDip #Nasdaq #Russell2000 #SmallCaps #TechStocks #YieldCurve #10YearTreasury #MarketRegime #BearMarketPodcast #Fexingo #Investing #Finance #StockMarket #DipBuying #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo