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Volatility is tricky because timing is everything. If you short the VIX too early, you get obliterated. If you go long vol, you slowly bleed out. I only trade volatility with spreads (like VXX or UVXY put spreads) to limit risk. Also, VIX spikes almost always fade—but not always on your timeline.
Volatility trading is the financial equivalent of trying to catch a knife while blindfolded. Either you time it perfectly, or you bleed out. No in-between.
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