'Today's relatively low Volatility Index should not be mistaken for calm' - Winhall Risk

5th June, 2026

Zak Jakubowski

Options traders continue to pay elevated premiums for downside protection despite the recent decline in the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), according to analysis from OptionMetrics contributor Brett Friedman.

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Bank of America
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Citi
Goldman Sachs
DRW Holdings
HSBC
J.P Morgan
Marex
Morgan Stanley
SGX
SocGen
Susquehanna
MUFG Investor Services
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