Some Hedge Funds "Hedged" During Stock Market Sell Off, Others Not As Risk Focused

With the VIX index jumping 120 percent on a weekly basis, the most in its history, and with the index measuring volatility or “fear” up near 47 percent on the day, one might think professional investors might be concerned. While the sell off did surprise some, certain hedge fund managers have started to dip their toes in the water to buy stocks they have on their accumulation list, while other algorithmic strategies are actually prospering in this volatile but generally consistently trending market. Stock market sell off surprises some while others were prepared and are hedged prospering While some might be…