Why the VIX Surge Is Different This Time

The CBOE Volatility Index jumped 34 percent in a week to 21.51, but the Russell 2000 only fell 2.5 percent while the Nasdaq dropped 5.1 percent. Lucas and Luna unpack what this divergence means for portfolio strategy in June 2026. They examine the VVIX (volatility of volatility) hitting 102, the role of options positioning, and why this isn't a repeat of 2020 or 2022. Specific focus on how zero-days-to-expiry options and hedge fund gamma dynamics amplify VIX moves without broad market panic. A practical take for listeners wondering whether to hedge or hunt for bargains. #VIX #Volatility #StockMarket #OptionsTrading #ZeroDTE #VVIX #Nasdaq #Russell2000 #MarketRotation #HedgeFunds #Gamma #PortfolioStrategy #June2026 #WallStreet #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #Investing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo