The VIX “panic index” quietly discounted, and traders can hardly be bothered to buy insurance anymore. Everyone is desperately betting that the broad market will keep pushing to new highs, and the market is as calm as if a storm were coming.

Many people think that when the indicator drops to 14, it means absolute safety—but experience tells us that institutions typically use this kind of moment to quietly set up reverse instruments at low cost. The more unanimous the bullishness and the more exuberant the sentiment, the higher the price of complacency.

Chasing after prices now is an easy way to get blindsided. Smart people are locking in profits while they can, or spending a small amount to have their accounts buy a bulletproof vest. The storyline can change at any time—don’t wait for the wind to pick up before you go looking for an umbrella!

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