Low-vol indexes rebounded even as volatility surged
Low-vol indexes rebounded even as volatility surged
Chart • June 4, 2025
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What happens when volatility rises — but low-volatility indexes rise even more? Market turbulence spiked in March and lingered into April, despite easing tariff tensions. However, the MSCI Minimum Volatility indexes — with lower risk stocks and lighter revenues to the tariff-targeted regions — still outpaced the broader market, notably in the U.S. Our low-vol indexes tell the story.
Low-vol indexes rebounded even as volatility surged
Source: MSCI