VIX for the last 16 years, the median return for August is 7.97%. Additionally, the average return is 13.88%. Remember, the mean is susceptible to skewness. Nevertheless, from a seasonal perspective, August is a volatile month.
VIX i need someone to give me te definition of volatility, old definition seem to be invalid. has of 10h40 this morning the vix chart is looking pretty similar to the s&p500 chart. while s&p is retracing his previous move all within a 1hr period the vix is going down with it?