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Analysis of VIX trading strategy showing why buying above VIX 30 and selling near VIX 14 does not work long term, emphasizing regime-dependent market behavior, liquidity cycles, and the relationship between volatility and equity trends.

Analysis of VIX trading strategy showing why buying above VIX 30 and selling near VIX 14 does not work long term, emphasizing regime-dependent market behavior, liquidity cycles, and the relationship between volatility and equity trends.

Why the “VIX 30 Buy / VIX 14 Sell” Strategy Fails

The widely shared VIX trading rule—buy above 30, sell near 14—appears simple but fails structurally. Volatility is a condition, not a signal.

Jenny LEE

Mar 312 min read

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