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The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) closed at 14.90 on August 7, 2026, its lowest close of the year to date, while the S&P 500 finished at a record 7,757.64.[1][2] The pairing of a compressed headline volatility print with a record cash equity index is the setup a covered-call mandate is designed to work in, and it frames the case for Nasdaq Option Income.
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The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) closed below 20 on 74 percent of 2026 sessions while S&P 500 implied volatility still averaged 5.9 points above realized volatility, a combination that rewards judgment
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