In a recent podcast with Andrew Horowitz from The Disciplined Investor, I discussed what the VIX is, how it is structured and common misconceptions about the index. Click here to listen to the full podcast.
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A study considering the advantages of tying a Variable Annuity fee to VIX
This paper explores the use of the CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX)® in setting the risk charge (“fee”) for a variable annuity (VA) product guarantee, and will demonstrate the potential advantages – both to variable annuity carriers and to policy holders – of calculating the fee as a function of VIX. This paper will analyze the use of [...]