UVIX is trading 2.9% higher today as equity volatility stabilizes and partially reverses yesterday’s sharp implied volatility compression.
- The move follows a mixed U.S. equity session with major indices trading slightly lower as investors reassess risk following strong technology earnings and cooling inflation data.
- Persistent geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties are prompting a modest bid into volatility exposure, supporting the 2x leveraged VIX futures ETF.