How Equity Armour's Tigay Is Playing the VIX

The video discusses the current market focus on earnings and the impact of political risks. It highlights the importance of understanding economic indicators like inflation, GDP, and jobs reports. The speaker explains a volatility strategy using the VIX, emphasizing portfolio protection and potential gains from market movements.

What is the primary focus of the market according to the speaker?

• Currency exchange rates

• Political risks

• Earnings and economic news

• Tariff agreements

Which ETFs are mentioned as indicators of inflation?

• XLF and XLK

• DIA and IWM

• JNK and HYG

• SPY and QQQ

What upcoming reports are expected to influence market volatility?

• Interest rate decisions

• Trade agreements

• Corporate mergers

• GDP and jobs reports

What is the speaker's strategy for managing portfolio risk?

• Short selling stocks

• Using a VIX-based strategy

• Buying real estate

• Investing in gold

What is the expected outcome if the VIX remains over 14?

• Loss in portfolio value

• Protection to the downside

• Decrease in inflation

• Increase in interest rates