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U.S. Equity Market Total Return Volatility and VIX Currently, the monthly volatility of U.S. equities is the highest on record. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Correlation Between VIX and MOVE The rolling one-year correlation between VIX and MOVE is at the highest level on record. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

Annual Net Hedge Fund Openings Hedge funds are on track to record more closures than launches for the fifth consecutive year, due to mediocre returns and high fees. Image: Bloomberg

Global Equity – Bond Flows According to Bernstein, the S&P 500 not far from its all-time high, could set a new record. Image: Berstein Research

U.S. Corporate Stock Buybacks Are Booming Since 2010! Thanks to tax cuts and low interest rates. What would happen if companies reinvested instead of buying their own shares? Unfortunately, artificially low interest rates are associated with unnecessary debt. See how corporate debt-to-GDP has increased since the Great Recession.