The $VIX

I get  a ton of questions on the $VIX.  Here's a pretty good article on using VIX futures in order to hedge stock market risk.

Do VIX futures hedge stock market risk? - CBS News
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CNBC.comDo VIX futures hedge stock market risk?CBS NewsThe reason for the growth of volatility-based ETPs is the perception that they offer a hedge against stock market losses. It's important to understand that the VIX is a forward (not historical) m ...