CHART OF THE DAY: Take a Look At This Volatility Chart | $VIX

08/25/15 08:16AM EDT

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CHART OF THE DAY: Take a Look At This Volatility Chart | $VIX - z br cod 08.25.15 chart

...You see, this most recent rout (SP500 and Russell 2000 experiencing 11.1% and -14.2% drawdowns from all-time highs) is, after all, from the all-time highs! And there are compelling things to consider on the long side here that I personally missed (Gold’s most recent ramp) that are coming off 4-yr lows. As you can see in today’s Chart of The Day, the 1st blast higher in US Equity Volatility in 2011 wasn’t its last.

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