Midterm election volatility underpriced
Kevin Muir argued that implied volatility for the S&P 500 around the midterm elections is significantly underpriced, especially given the unique political risks of this cycle.
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The guest argued that policy, particularly surrounding midterm elections, is the paramount driver of markets and a significant source of uncertainty that is not being priced into volatility.
Kevin Muir argued that implied volatility for the S&P 500 around the midterm elections is significantly underpriced, especially given the unique political risks of this cycle.