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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Close VIX (VXX) Short Bets – 15% Gain Captured in 1 Month but Volatility is Back Now

About a month ago, I suggested investors short the iPath S&P VIX ST Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX). Volatility is back now, and the path of the VXX is more difficult to determine over the near-term. The VXX is no longer excessively over-valued in my opinion, and so I suggest investors take the approximate 15% 1-month gain here and close out positions. Some may consider going long volatility now into the Fed’s March meeting and thereafter if the Fed removes important language from its policy statement. See our full report on the VXX ETF here. Also interests (NYSE: UVXY), (NYSE: TVIX), (NYSE: XIV).

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