Thursday 20 September 2012

Volatility..fractionally higher

The VIX closed higher by a little over 1%, to settle in the low 14s.


VIX'60min



VIX'daily


Summary

Its arguably there is a possible bull flag on the hourly chart, and with the daily VIX MACD cycle now ticking upward, the bias is towards at least a few days higher.

First VIX target is 15, and then 16.50.

Considering the near total lack of response in the Dow/SP' today - despite the transports getting destroyed, I'd guess the VIX won't even break into the 17/18s next week.

For the bears, this has to be a very disappointing day.