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Index Hedging Jumps, But Stock Optimism Persists

Education & Learning
When:
May 18, 2026 · 4:00 AM
Where:
Cboe Global Markets
Source:
Cboe Global Markets

Small caps led the increase in equity volatility last week, with the RVX Index (Russell 2000 Volatility Index) gaining 2.6 pts to 25% vs. the VIX® Index up 1.2 pts wk/wk. The spread between the two widened to a YTD high of 6.5% as small caps tend to be more sensitive to tighter monetary policy and higher oil prices. Learn more in this week’s Macro Volatility Digest.

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