#low vol

[mgerstein]

Investing In Sensory Indulgence: International Flavors & Fragrances

Fitness apps and boot camps, Paleo diets, sustainable this and sustainable that. Yeah it’s all good. But aren’t we allowed to just enjoy anything any more? International Flavors & Fragrances ($IFF) exists in order to help give an affirmative answer to that question, and is even working to do so when you consume good-for-you things. If that doesn’t make for steady business prospects and a low-volatility investment case, then I don’t know what does.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/marcgerstein/2016/06/16/investing-in-sensory-indulgence-international-flavors-fragrances/

[mgerstein]

The VIX Volatility Index Is Low, But I’m Still Worried About Volatility

The VIX (officially, the CBOE Volatility Index) closed the day before this writing at 13.77 and as of this writing, is down even further, to 13.39. It’s not an all-time low, but the index closed higher on 80.4% of the days since 1/2/90 and on 83.5% of the days over the past year. So it really is l-o-w. Despite that, I continue to invest assuming we’re in a high-volatility market environment.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/marcgerstein/2016/04/29/the-vix-volatility-index-is-low-but-im-still-worried-about-volatility/

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