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~~~ The Weekly Options News Roundup
By Kevin Hornsby | June 18, 2017

VIX Fix: Volatility’s Tech Effect

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point rate hike, the second increase this year, triggering the Dow Jones Index (Dow) to set yet another record high, closing at 21,375. Meanwhile, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) that covers the broader S&P 500 market, continued to remain low, but it was the CBOE Nasdaq 100 Volatility Index (VXN), which tracks options volatility in the tech sector, that captured investors’ attention. The Nasdaq 100 saw a two-day tumble, causing the VXN Index to spike over 20 before pulling back to the 16 levels. So for now, the overall market continues to remain calm, and for lovers or all things volatility, a little vol, is better than no vol at all.

“Market Fear Indicator Shows Historic Difference Between Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500” – Alex Rosenberg, CNBC
http://cnb.cx/2sH1cyy

“Expectations for Volatility on Tech-Heavy Nasdaq 100 Jump” – Adam Samson, Financial Times
http://on.ft.com/2rEbevQ

http://www.cboe.com/blogs/options-hub/2017/06/18/the-weekly-options-news-roundup-6-18-2017

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