“NAVIGATING MARKET TURBULENCE: UNDERSTANDING INDIA VIX SURGE IMPACT”
Why in the news?
- India VIX, a key indicator of market volatility, spikes above 21 amidst election uncertainty and foreign investor sell-offs, prompting caution among traders and investors.
- Rising India VIX reflects heightened fear and expected market turbulence, impacting investment strategies and prompting vigilance during the ongoing market correction.
About Volatility Index(VIX):
- Measures near-term market volatility expectations.
- Represents the rate and magnitude of stock price or index value changes.
- Known as the ‘fear gauge’ due to its reflection of market sentiment.
India VIX:
- Launched by NSE in 2010.
- Indicates Indian market volatility from investors’ viewpoint.
- VIX rise suggests market decline, and vice versa.
- Key factor in pricing options contracts, a popular derivative instrument.
About NIFTY:
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