VIX jumps up to its highest level of 2025 as Trump's tariffs spur market volatility
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 04 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Volatility Increase: The VIX Index has surged to its highest level in 2025, reaching 24.69, due to rising concerns over President Trump's tariff plans and the potential for a trade war, leading to increased investor anxiety and market uncertainty.
Shift in Investor Behavior: Investors are moving towards safer assets, as evidenced by a significant influx into U.S. Treasuries while avoiding equities, indicating a preference for stability amid heightened market risks.
Analyst Views on VXX
Wall Street analysts forecast VXX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VXX is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
