<p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size:16ptpx"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">The Volatility Index, which is usually dubbed the “fear index” since it gauges the expectations for asset price fluctuations for the next 30 days. More specifically, the VIX tracks the implied volatility of maturing S&amp;P500 options.</span></span></span></strong></p>