Quantifying Fear: Why Volatility is the Mirror Image of Returns
A data-driven analysis of the VIX as a buy signal. Historical data proves that buying extreme fear (>40) triples equity returns compared to buying complacency.
Germany’s DAX 40 uses a performance index methodology, reinvesting dividends to hide structural stagnation. In this article, it’s been compared fairly to the S&P 500 and the gap is massive.
Is the Russell 2000 a value trap? With 42% zombie firms and a 2025 debt wall, data shows why small caps are the market’s canary in the coal mine.

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