Q+A: How does the VIX index measure fear?

This week, Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX index, topped 20 for the first time since April. So what does that mean? What is the VIX index, how it measures volatility, why does that represent fear, and what can investors learn from it? Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.