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Fear Rears Its Head Once Again in Options Trading Ahead of Earnings

 

After a steady decline over the past month or so, volatility in the options options market has crept up again Monday.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange volatility index, or VIX, continues its upward tick today after a healthy rise on Friday. A substantial upward movement in the VIX typically means that investor sentiment is weakening. As a result, investors' option plays become less aggressive. At midday, the VIX stood at 31.9, up 10.1% from Friday's close.

Volatility Index
Today % Change
31.9 +10.1%
Source: ILX
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