COVID-19 UPDATE: Post-Georgia run-off, VIX should fall = risk-on. UK variant seems to be more contagious for 20-year olds

Click HERE to access the FSInsight COVID-19 Daily Chartbook.

STRATEGY: Post-Georgia Senate run-off, VIX should fall = risk-on stocks
Equities staged a decent bounce Tuesday, even as the Georgia Senate run-off elections were not yet decided.  The consensus seems to believe that if Dems win both seats, this is negative for stocks because of the risk of higher taxes.  But market expectations about election outcome are not really reliable.  I don't know the future, but to me, the "uncertainty" of the election is arguably a bigger overhang than the actual outcome.  Moreover, check out the comments from Tom Block, Fundstrat's Head of Policy Strategy below regarding the impact of a Dem sweep in Georgia:

- he doubts Congress pass higher capital gains taxes (perhaps corporate) and a heavy conservative bent remains in the Senate

The video in this report is only accessible to members
Source: CNBC and FundstratBut we think the bigger implication is that this "uncertainty" is lifted from markets. Take a look at the VIX below and you can see we have seen a 30 level on Monday and a 33 the week prior.  These are extremely elevated levels.  And the question we should ask is whether the VIX will remain elevated post-Senate outcome.- I think the VIX is likely to resume its downward trend, and potentially f...

Unlock this article with a FREE 30-Day Trial!

An FSI Pro, or FSI Macro subscription is required in order to access this content.

*Free trial available only on a monthly plan

More from the author

Disclosures (show)

Get invaluable analysis of the market and stocks. Cancel at any time. Start Free Trial

Articles Read 2/2

🎁 Unlock 1 extra article by joining our Community!

You’ve reached your limit of 2 free monthly articles. Please enter your email to unlock 1 more articles.

Already have an account? Sign In

Don't Miss Out
First Month Free