UVIX is trading at $33.90, up 2.39%, in pre-market in a modest rebound after Wednesday’s election-driven volatility unwind.
- At Wednesday’s close, UVIX had fallen 19.42%; the VIX dropped 20.26% to 16.61 as uncertainty eased.
- Pre-market, the VIX was reported up 2% to 16.96, consistent with renewed demand for volatility exposure.
- Equity futures were mixed, with Nasdaq futures weaker; the election result remained the main backdrop. No separate overnight UVIX-specific catalyst was identified.