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There are some risks indicators that traders and investors need to watch to avoid days with high volatility. These indicators are referred to as leading risk indicators. A good example of a risk indicator is the VIX index. This index tracks the implied volatility of the stocks that compose the S&P 500 index. If VIX is higher than 35, the likelihood of a big gap in prices on market open and an increase in volatility becomes greater.
