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VIX

Vix Index

The Pros and Cons of Trading The VIX Index

December 8, 2023January 10, 2023 by Portara

The Vix Index is a measure of expected volatilty in the US stock market, and is used by traders to determine when to enter and exit markets. This article, looks at the pros and cons of using the Vix Index as a trading tool so you can decide if it’s right for your own trading strategy.

Tags Futures Data, Intraday Data, VIX Index, VIX Indicies

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