In early February 2018 equity market volatility (as measured by the VIX index) jumped to its highest levels for three years. Has something fundamental changed or is this a temporary market adjustment? Should investors be concerned? How should they position their portfolios, whether using active or passive investment solutions?
Lyxor’s head of multi-asset investments, Florence Barjou, and the rm’s head of ETF research, Marlène Hassine Konqui, comment on the return of volatility and discuss what lies ahead for investors.