The Fear of Fear in the US Stock Market: Changing Characteristics of the VVIX

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Abstract

By analyzing the characteristics of Cboe's volatility-of-volatility (vol-of-vol) index (VVIX), this study reveals that most but not all stylized facts of volatility are also applicable to the vol-of-vol. The VVIX exhibits robust mean reversion, distinct jumps in both directions, an asymmetric relationship with the S&P500 index, weak day-of-the-week effect, and fast incorporation of new market information. Surprisingly, results indicate a significant upward trend in its level that stems partly from a higher variation of the VIX and a higher vol-of-vol risk premium. An increased and robust correlation with the VIX matches the evolution of the VIX options market till 2013.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number103926
JournalFinance Research Letters
Volume55
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

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unpaywall 10.1016/j.frl.2023.103926
Mendeley 7d473f32-3a06-357c-a3a7-246cde5623db
Scopus 85158144250
WOS 001019753100001

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  • Implied volatility, Stylized facts, VIX, VVIX, Volatility-of-volatility, Vix, Vvix

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