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VIX: The Calm Before the Seasonal Surge

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VIX is not "overly cheap" despite the latest pullback, but the early August crash shocked volatilities and this remains partly present in the way volatility is priced. Given the macro backdrop, expecting much lower VIX is probably not realistic. 1-2 points downside, while the upside potential is much bigger.

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