ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) Dividend History

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• Bull Market Corrections: What to Know & What to Do

  Investors need to be aware of human tendencies and "recency bias." Corrections during bull markets are ordinary and necessary. Nonetheless, how investors handle them is everything.

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• Volatility ETFs Surge as Market Fear Returns

  Market volatility roared back in recent weeks as soaring yields took a toll on everything from stocks, real estate to the bond market.

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• CBOE Volatility Index Spikes 9% As Triple Witching Day Shakes Market

  The CBOE Volatility Index, also known as the VIX or “fear index,” witnessed a sudden surge of 9% Friday, marking the most significant single-day increase since mid-August. Produced by CBOE Global Markets Inc. (NYSE:CBOE), the VIX is a well-regarded gauge of option volatility in the S&P 500 index. This rapid surge in market volatility followed weeks of relative calm, with the VIX hitting its lowest level since January 2020, closing at 12.81 on Thursday. What Triggered VIX’s Friday Spike? Several factors may have contributed to the remarkable daily spike in the VIX. Economic data published this week indicated a resurgence in inflation, raising some concerns among investors. Additionally, the surge in oil prices may have played a significant role in ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Volatility Bargain Alert: Goldman Sachs Analyst Asserts VIX Is Priced Too Low For Economic Realities

  Analysts at Goldman Sachs are highlighting an intriguing disconnect between market conditions and the famed ‘fear’ gauge. Goldman Sachs’ analyst team, featuring experts such as John Marshall and Spencer Hill, CFA, wrote a note explaining that the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is presently trading at price levels considerably beneath what the broader economic context would imply. “The VIX at 13.8 is about 6 points below the 20.6 level implied by the growth and inflation environment, but only 4 points below levels implied by our year-end-2024 estimates,” the analysts wrote. Goldman Sachs Deep Dive Goldman Sachs’ analysis examines the historical underpinnings of the VIX. They examined key macroeconomic variables such as unemployment rates, ISM new orders, consumer spending growth, and inflation. A number of factors typically appear to be correlated with an increase in ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• The Biggest Short: Trader Bets $30K On 1,100% VIX Spike By February 2024

  So far, 2023 has seen an equity bull market with low volatility, but whispers on Wall Street suggest an audacious move that could rival Michael Burry’s famous “Big Short.” In a jaw-dropping play, a trader recently shelled out $30,000 on a bet that hinges on the VIX index hitting 180 by February 2024. As of now, the VIX, often dubbed the “fear gauge,” is trading at a mere 15, implying a staggering 1,100% surge would be needed for the bet to pay off. Yahoo Finance data reveals that the trader purchased 5,035 VIX options with a strike price of 180 and an expiration date of Feb. 14, 2024, at a cost of $0.06 per contract. This contrarian move raises eyebrows, especially considering that just last week, the VIX index sank to the 13 level, marking one of the lowest points of the year. Currently, it’s at its weakest level since December 2019, prior to the start ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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