Funds Tap VIX Short-Dated Calls, Calendar Spreads

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Funds Tap VIX Short-Dated Calls, Calendar Spreads

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Hedge funds are buying short-dated calls and calendar call spreads on the VIX in an effort to profit on any spike related to the debt ceiling negotiations in the U.S.

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