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Volatility Index

With market volatility at a relative high, the volatility index offers you a way to speculate on the future market volatility. It’s based on the Chicago Board Options Exchange™ VIX, which is derived from the implied volatilities of a wide range of S&P 500 Index options.

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Why trade the Volatility Index with GFT?

• Higher volatility tends to accompany sharp drops in the market, so this can be a great way to hedge against volatility in U.S. markets.
• Diversification is a good way to manage exposure and risk.
• Volatility is currently relatively high. The index hit a record high of over 56.00 in December 2008, compared to trading around 25.00 in September 2008.
• Volatility index CFDs from GFT are typically a more easily understandable way to trade volatility when compared to traditional means, such as put options.

Which markets are available to trade the volatility index?

• CFDs

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