The VIX Dips Below 19. Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio.

The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) is trading near 18.84, down 2.4% on the session and below the key 19 and 20 thresholds. The move suggests lower near-term fear even as the S&P 500 remains at all-time highs. This is a sentiment/positioning signal more than a fundamental market catalyst.

Analysis

The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) is trading near 18.84, down 2.4% on the session and below the key 19 and 20 thresholds. The move suggests lower near-term fear even as the S&P 500 remains at all-time highs. This is a sentiment/positioning signal more than a fundamental market catalyst.