Understanding VIX Generally
VIX measures the pricing of at-the-money options on the S&P 500 SP:SPX FOREXCOM:SPXUSD where such options have about 30 days until expiration. Higher VIX readings mean that demand for at-the-money options on SPX has risen through hedging or bearish positioning (usually both)—meaning that fear and uncertainty has arisen along with...
First of all, this is not to cause alarm but to look at the JPY chart from a holistic long term view.
The last time we posted about a market drop, it came true. This chart is a summary of how we called the DJIA to fall from 35,200 to 29,000.
This was also followed up with a posting on the SPX from 4200 to 3700.
Looking at the long term view of all the YEN...