Goldman Says Low VIX New Normal… For Now

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Mark Melin
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Is the low VIX index the new normal? After establishing a range for the VIX index in September significantly higher than current levels, a Goldman Sachs report out Monday says a low VIX into the “Dead-Zone” might be the new norm – at least until fundamental data improves and a related tone change from the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates occurs. Stocks up big since Jamie “Dimon low,” but many investors missed the ride as low VIX index near 13 might be a reality over near term Since the year to date low that occurred on February 11, stocks have…

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Mark Melin is an alternative investment practitioner whose specialty is recognizing the impact of beta market environment on a technical trading strategy. A portfolio and industry consultant, wrote or edited three books including High Performance Managed Futures (Wiley 2010) and The Chicago Board of Trade’s Handbook of Futures and Options (McGraw-Hill 2008) and taught a course at Northwestern University's executive education program.