Vix and how it's misinterpreted

Here is CNBC touting the vix being down as a time to buy stocks......

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/08/03/the-vix-says-its-still-time-to-buy-trader.html


Anyone who has read anything about vix knows taking the vix being low is a signal to buy is just pure noise..... So many papers and research have been done with this
.... Are people really this stupid

 

There is no limit to American's "stupid"... they elected Odumbo twice, didn't they?

 

True

We need a libertarian in office.... Instead of this pop culture fest

 

cdcaveman:
Well, it kinda made sense if you don't think about it! ;-) I'm no expert, but that seemed like a good example of the "dopeler effect" {The tendency for stupid ideas to seem more intelligent if they come at you faster!}

 

I think it's prime time to buy premium going into Sept fed volatility meeting

 

Hahaha.... Fear index down... No one is scared. Sounds like a buy... Scramble for shares!!!

 

You do realize there are academic research papers that say just the opposite.

I guess it depends on who did the research and what parameters they used...I've seen many research from both camps. :eek:

 

VIX being down or at recent lows is a signal to buy VIX derivatives not stocks. Extremely stupid recommendation from CNBC but they're a paid off bag transfer agent anyway.

 

Bag transfer entity?

 

They recommend things which create new bag holders. It's garbage mind rot.