On the non-linear relationship between VIX and realized SP500 volatility

VIX, a ticker symbol for Volatility Index, measures the implied annual volatility of at-the-money SP500 Index Options. Conventional wisdom presumes VIX to measure the magnitude (positive or negative) of possible movements in future equity prices, with movements being a positive function of VIX. This...

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Main Authors: Manuel G. Russon, Ahmad F. Vakil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LLC "CPC "Business Perspectives" 2017-07-01
Series:Investment Management & Financial Innovations
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Online Access:https://businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/8939/imfi_2017_02cont_Russon.pdf