Volatility ETFs Back in Focus Amid Middle East Unrest
ZACKS·2026-03-03 14:30
Key Takeaways Geopolitical flashpoints in the Middle East are injecting fresh volatility into markets.The CBOE Volatility Index has surged in 2026, signaling growing market anxiety.Volatility ETFs can hedge downside in choppy markets.Already fragile geopolitical conditions in the Middle East deteriorated further on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering a sharp rise in global market volatility. The CBOE Volatility Index, which reflects market expectations of near-te ...