Wall Street's Fear Gauge Just Crashed—These 3 ETFs Are Cashing In
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 04 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Market Volatility and ETFs: The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) dropped over 12%, leading to a rally in ETFs like SVOL, SVXY, and SVIX that profit from decreasing fear levels in the market, despite recent volatility spikes due to economic reports and geopolitical tensions.
Historical Context of Volatility: August and September are historically volatile months for U.S. equities, with past data indicating a tendency for increased volatility during this period, suggesting that current calm may be temporary and further spikes could occur after Labor Day.
Analyst Views on VOO
Wall Street analysts forecast VOO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VOO 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.
