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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why the VVIX Matters More Than the VIX Right Now

from The Bear Market Podcast with Fexingo: Surviving Downturns, Buying the Dip, and Long-Term Resilience · host Fexingo

In this episode of The Bear Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna dissect the recent divergence between the VIX and the VVIX — the market's fear gauge and its own volatility. With the VIX dropping to 15.69 and the VVIX sitting at 86.56, they explore what this gap signals for investors trying to time entries or hedge portfolios. Drawing on the work of volatility veterans like Nassim Taleb and the behavior of options market makers, they explain why a calm VIX can hide a nervous VVIX, and what that means for your portfolio's tail risk. Tune in for a practical breakdown of a subtle but crucial market signal, and how to read it without getting spooked by every wiggle in the tape. #VVIX #VIX #Volatility #OptionsMarket #MarketSignals #RiskManagement #Hedging #BearMarket #Investing #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StockMarket #Trading #TailRisk #MarketVolatility #SmartInvesting #PodcastEpisode Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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