Do you believe in hidden patterns?
Do you have the ability to see such patterns from time to time?
If so, do you believe that they spell disaster?
Or…do you believe that they actually spell opportunity?
Donald Trump’s presidential signature. Source: Wikimedia Commons
CBOE Volatility Index. Source: Google Finance
Well, I want you to take a look at the two images above:
- The first image is of President Donald Trump’s official signature.
- Meanwhile, the second image is of the CBOE Volatility Index — more popularly known as the VIX.
Now, the VIX is an interesting instrument. It’s considered a ‘fear index’. This is because it actively measures the stock market’s expectation of volatility:
- According to the VIX, the biggest spikes of fear over the past 20 years have happened during three distinct time periods — the Global Financial Crisis in 2008; the Covid pandemic in 2020; and tariff turbulence in 2025.
- We already know what happened in 2008 and 2020. The fear was oversold. The media coverage was exaggerated. And that created buying opportunities for courageous investors.
- So, is the latest spike of fear in 2025 going to be much of the same?
If you look closely at Donald Trump’s signature, you might notice that it bears a striking resemblance to the VIX. Indeed, the long strokes of his pen do appear to mimic the ebb and flow of volatility:
- Is this just a superficial coincidence? Or…is there something deeper happening here?
- Well, I’m sure that psychologists might have a field day here, trying to explore the depths of Trump’s subconscious. No doubt, it’s a minefield of controversy, isn’t it?
- However, as rational investors, our goal is not to pass judgement on anyone’s sanity. Instead, our goal is to develop a clear-eyed understanding of the current financial landscape. It’s about being balanced and fair.
- To do this, I want to look at 3 Urgent Signals that might just provide clarity for the road ahead…
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