We’ve already discussed the importance of the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) hitting 14 and how it affects stocks, but what about other markets like energy? With volume and volatility moving lower, risk increases. Energy is a high beta sector, meaning that when the broader market sells off, energy sells off further and faster (and vice versa). The Energy Select SPDR ETF (XLE) is heading lower and when the VIX hits 14, it’ll likely take a beating.
