VIX is ameasure of volatility or fear factorin the market. It is derived from theimplied volatility of the S&P 500 options. There is anegative correlation between price moves and the VIX.
The VIX tends to increase when the market falls. The VIX has been recently showing some strength and has reached around the 30 levels just this week but it has since retraced back to the low 20s level.
"Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent."
As for the Commitment of Traders, thesmart money is still net long the S&P 500while theAAII Investor Sentiment Survey is not showing any conclusive contrarian angle.
Finally, the charts are still showing the uptrend is intact and當標普 500 跌破4200水平時,我們將採取防守策略。.