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How Quickly VIX Backwardation Returns

Backtested Jun 2013-Oct 2025

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Oct 06, 2025
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The relationship between spot VIX and VX1 is one of the easiest measures of stress in markets:

  • Contango → VIX trades below VX1 (normal conditions)

  • Backwardation → VIX trades above VX1 (fear, panic, liq…

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