Stock market strategy

Short The Middle East Driven VIX Spike

The Volatility Index (VIX) spiked at the start of October due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon. Despite the initial fear-driven volatility, the fundamental strength of the market, including GDP growth, consumer savings, and lower inflation, suggests this spike will be short-lived. As the conflict is unlikely to significantly disrupt global oil production or commerce, capitalizing on the expected decline in volatility in the coming days.