Volatility Gauge Vix Surges To An 8-Month High: 'More Fear Equals More Opportunity,' Says Analyst

The CBOE VIX, which is also known as the volatility index or the fear gauge, zoomed 39.56% to close at 30.02 on Thursday following the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

What Happened: According to Charlie Bilello, the chief market strategist at Creative Planning, the VIX index closed at its highest level since Aug. 5, 2024.

“Fear is on the rise and stocks are on sale, providing more opportunities for long-term investors,” he said.

Bilello also highlighted the historical data and said that the S&P 500 has given “higher than average” returns after the biggest volatility spikes in the past.

The data shared by him shows that after a similar spike on Aug. 5, 2024, the S&P 500 index returned 6% over one month, 11% over three months, and 18% over the next six months.

On average, the ...