VIX Spikes, Mag 7 or Lag 7 and Hidden Investing Opportunities

This week on The Pickers Market Podcast, we tackle one of Wall Street's most misunderstood topics: volatility. Is a spike in the VIX, the market's "fear gauge", something investors should fear, or does it create opportunity? We discuss why higher volatility can improve pricing for certain investment strategies and how uncertainty can sometimes work in investors’ favor. We also discuss: • The difference between VIX and VXN and what each is telling investors today • Why volatility can create opportunities for certain investment strategies • Are the Mag 7 becoming laggards Plus, we recap our recent trip to Mexico and share our upcoming summer travel plans.