This August of 2016 was one of the most placid in market memory, a stark contrast to the record high volatility of August 2015, to say nothing of August's traditional volatility. But last month's markets traded in the tightest range ever, a trend we're still seeing in September.
But... as sure as your summer tan will fade to pale, the coming market volatility will turn you white with fear if you're not prepared.
Now, when most investors think about volatility they think about the VIX, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index. Often referred to as the "Fear Index," the VIX represents one measure of the market's expectations of volatility over the next 30 days.
And this upcoming 30 days - critical days for the market - could get extraordinarily rough.
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