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Line chart of the Cboe VIX volatility index from late August to September 23, 2026, hovering in the mid-teens.

The VIX estimates how much the options market expects stocks to move over the next thirty days, so it can stay quiet while individual sessions are violent. Over this stretch the Toronto market moved by several hundred points in single days without lifting the gauge much. Behavioural research on loss aversion, in which losses feel stronger than equal gains, helps explain why investor concern can remain high when the headline volatility reading looks calm.

This chart is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Figures reflect the source and period indicated and may no longer be current.

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