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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour, Surpasses US$1 Billion in Assets Under Management
Valour Surpasses US$1 Billion in AUM: As of July 22, 2025, Valour's AUM reached US$1.01 billion, a 31% increase since May 30, driven by strong investor demand and rising digital asset prices across its globally diversified ETP portfolio. Global Expansion: Valour is expanding into high-growth markets including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, through strategic partnerships with AsiaNext, SovFi, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and Misyon Bank. Recurring Revenue Growth: Valour continues to scale its vertically integrated model, generating recurring income through staking, lending, and management fees, with an 8% blended yield on staked AUM delivering pure profit to the company. TORONTO, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - DeFi Technologies (the " Company" or " DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Valour Inc., and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, " Valour"), a leading issuer of exchange traded products (" ETPs") has surpassed US$1 billion in assets under management ("AUM"). As of July 22, 2025, Valour's AUM stands at US$1,009,993,748 (C$1.38 billion), representing a 31% increase from US$771 million on May 30, 2025. This milestone reflects both continued investor demand for regulated digital asset products and the rising market value of the underlying digital assets that make up Valour's product mix. Valour currently offers the most diverse array of digital asset ETPs globally, giving investors access to a broad spectrum of cryptocurrencies, including major Layer 1s, staking assets, and emerging tokens—positioning the firm to capture upside across multiple market segments. Strategic Global Growth and Product Innovation Valour continues to cement its leadership in regulated digital asset ETPs, with over 75 listed products across European exchanges. The Company remains focused on expanding investor access to secure, transparent, and compliant digital asset exposure. To complement its European footprint, Valour is actively expanding into high-growth international markets, including Asia, Africa, and the Middle East: In Asia, Valour has signed MOUs with AsiaNext and SovFi to list its ETPs on regulated exchanges in Singapore and beyond. In Africa, a partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is paving the way for the creation, issuance, and trading of digital asset ETPs across the continent. In Turkiye, DeFi Technologies and its subsidiary Valour are collaborating with Misyon Bank and Misyon Kripto to introduce a suite of innovative ETPs, offering Turkish investors institutional-grade exposure to assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum through familiar, regulated investment channels. These partnerships position Valour as a first mover in emerging markets with rapidly maturing digital asset infrastructure and regulatory clarity. Monetizing AUM Through Vertical Integration Valour generates revenue through a vertically integrated model that combines staking, lending, and management fees: In Q1 2025, Valour earned US$10 million in staking and lending income and US$2.6 million in management fees. Valour captures a blended yield of approximately 8% on its staked AUM—retaining this yield as profit without passing it through to investors. This approach enables Valour to generate recurring, protocol-driven cash flows, supporting sustainable growth and expanding margins as AUM increases. "Crossing the $1 billion mark once again is not just a milestone—it's a clear signal of strong market confidence in our platform," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. "Valour is delivering differentiated, regulated digital asset products at scale, and our global expansion strategy is already unlocking new market opportunities. We remain laser-focused on building a world-class ETP platform that captures value from every layer of the digital asset economy." About DeFi Technologies DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (" DeFi"). As the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager of its kind, DeFi Technologies offers equity investors diversified exposure to the broader decentralized economy through its integrated and scalable business model. This includes Valour, which offers access to over sixty-five of the world's most innovative digital assets via regulated ETPs; Stillman Digital, a digital asset prime brokerage focused on institutional-grade execution and custody; Reflexivity Research, which provides leading research into the digital asset space; Neuronomics, which develops quantitative trading strategies and infrastructure; and DeFi Alpha, the company's internal arbitrage and trading business line. With deep expertise across capital markets and emerging technologies, DeFi Technologies is building the institutional gateway to the future of finance. Follow DeFi Technologies on LinkedIn and X/Twitter, and for more details, visit DeFi Technologies Subsidiaries About Valour Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, " Valour") issues exchange traded products (" ETPs") that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies. For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates, visit About Reflexivity Research Reflexivity Research LLC is a leading research firm specializing in the creation of high-quality, in-depth research reports for the bitcoin and digital asset industry, empowering investors with valuable insights. For more information please visit About Stillman Digital Stillman Digital is a leading digital asset liquidity provider that offers limitless liquidity solutions for businesses, focusing on industry-leading trade execution, settlement, and technology. For more information, please visit About Neuronomics AG Neuronomics AG is a Swiss asset management firm specializing in AI-powered quantitative trading strategies. By integrating artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience and quantitative finance, Neuronomics delivers cutting-edge solutions that drive superior risk-adjusted performance in financial markets. For more information please visit Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information: This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the growth of AUM; geographical expansion of Valour's range of ETPs; MOUs; expansion of digital asset ETPs; investor interest and confidence in digital assets; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by the Company and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour exchange traded products by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and digital asset sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and digital assets; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
VERSES® Announces Corporate Update Webinar and Ticker Symbol Change
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSF) ('VERSES'' or the 'Company'), a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation agentic software systems, announces a corporate update webinar for investors. On Tuesday, July 29th at 9:30 AM Pacific Time, VERSES Co-Founder and CEO Gabriel René and President James Hendrickson will host a live webinar and Company update that will provide the latest developments on Genius™, VERSES' next generation platform for intelligent software agents. This webinar will also provide a discussion of the Company's business strategy, developments to date, and upcoming roadmap.
Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
BTQ Technologies Corp. Announces Closing of C$40 Million Prospectus Offering Led by a New Fundamental Long-Term Investor English
VANCOUVER, BC and TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, 2025 /CNW/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. (" BTQ" or the " Company") (CBOE CA: BTQ) (FSE: NG3) (OTCQX: BTQQF), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks is pleased to announce the closing of its public offering (the " Offering") pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated July 9, 2025 (" Prospectus Supplement") to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated April 29, 2025 (" Base Shelf"). The Offering was led by a new fundamental, long-term institutional investor, alongside participation from existing shareholders and new high-quality institutional investors. The Offering was completed on a best-efforts agency basis pursuant to an agency agreement (the " Agency Agreement") between the Company and A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC (the " Agent") dated July 9, 2025. Pursuant to the Offering, the Company has issued 5,555,555 common shares of the Company (" Common Shares") at a price of C$7.20 per Common Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$40,000,000. The Agent acted as the sole bookrunner and agent for the Offering and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as sole U.S. placement agent for the Offering. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, working capital and to accelerate the development of both hardware and software products and potential acquisitions. Pursuant to the terms of the Agency Agreement, the Company paid the Agent a cash fee equal to 7% of the gross proceeds from the Offering and issued to the Agent non-transferable broker warrants (the " Broker Warrants") equal to 2.5% of the total number of Common Shares sold pursuant to the Offering. Each Broker Warrant will be exercisable for one Common Share at a price of C$12.60 per Broker Warrant and is exercisable for a period of 60 months following the completion of the Offering. The Prospectus Supplement, Base Shelf and continuous disclosure documents are available on SEDAR+ at and contain important information about the Offering and the Company. The securities to be offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " U.S. Securities Act") or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, a "U.S. person" (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. About BTQ BTQ Technologies Corp. (Cboe CA: BTQ | FSE: NG3 | OTCQX: BTQQF) is a vertically integrated quantum company accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio, BTQ pioneered the industry's first commercially significant quantum advantage and now delivers a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform with end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense. Forward-Looking Information: Certain statements or information contained in this news release may constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, " forward-looking information"). Such forward-looking information includes but is not limited to statements or information with respect to the business plans of the Company, including with respect to its research partnerships, its development of hardware and software products, its potential acquisitions, and its use of proceeds from the Offering. Forward-looking information often can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan" or "may" and the variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking information. The Company has made numerous assumptions including, without limitation, assumptions about: general business and economic conditions; that net proceeds from the Offering will accelerate the development of both hardware and software products and potential acquisitions; the nature of investors who participated in the Offering; and the development of post-quantum algorithms and quantum vulnerabilities, and the quantum computing industry generally. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking information is based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking information. These factors include risks relating to: the availability of financing for the Company; business and economic conditions in the post-quantum and encryption computing industries generally; the speculative nature of the Company's research and development programs; the supply and demand for labour and technological post-quantum and encryption technology; unanticipated events related to regulatory and licensing matters and environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws (including regulations respecting blockchains); risks related to the impact on general economic conditions, the ability to obtain financing as required, and causing potential delays to research and development activities; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time. More information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company's business can be found in the " Risk Factors" section of its Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Company's most recently filed management's discussion and analysis, copies of which are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. SOURCE BTQ Technologies Corp.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
DeFi Technologies to Manage Nuvve's HYPE Treasury Strategy Through Newly Launched DeFi Advisory Business Line
DeFi Technologies has launched its DeFi Advisory business line to provide institutional-grade digital asset treasury solutions for public companies, offering asset management, trade execution, and strategic advisory through an integrated platform. The Advisory division's first mandate is with Nuvve Holding Corp., which has appointed DeFi Technologies to manage its HYPE token treasury strategy, including custody, OTC execution via Stillman Digital, and performance optimization. DeFi Technologies will earn recurring management fees based on treasury AUM, paid quarterly in either equity or cash, reinforcing the Company's scalable, fee-based business model as public market participation in digital assets accelerates. TORONTO, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the " Company" or " DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, is pleased to announce that its newly launched DeFi Advisory business line has been engaged to act as the asset manager for Nuvve Holding Corp.'s (Nasdaq: NVVE) recently announced HYPE treasury strategy. Nuvve, a global leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and grid modernization, has expanded its corporate treasury policy to include HYPE—the native token of Hyperliquid and one of the world's fastest-growing decentralized exchanges (DEX). The investment reflects Nuvve's commitment to long-term growth, digital innovation, and responsible participation in the decentralized finance ecosystem. DeFi Advisory, established to provide institutional-grade digital asset treasury solutions for public companies, will oversee secure custody, execute OTC transactions, and manage active strategies to optimize the performance of Nuvve's HYPE position. Compensation for these services will be paid quarterly based on a percentage of AUM in the form of either equity (warrants or shares) or cash, at Nuvve's discretion. The agreement also includes the use of Stillman Digital, a DeFi Technologies subsidiary, to execute OTC transactions and support Nuvve's ongoing digital asset purchases. "DeFi Advisory represents a significant evolution in our business model—transforming our existing research and execution infrastructure into a dedicated, institutional-grade service offering," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. "As more public companies evaluate digital asset strategies, there's a clear need for credible, compliant, and customized advisory solutions. Through this partnership with Nuvve, we're demonstrating how public market participants can strategically engage with the decentralized economy in a secure and scalable way." This new DeFi Advisory business line positions DeFi Technologies to further capitalize on the accelerating wave of public digital asset treasury companies being formed across global markets. With proven in-house infrastructure in Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), trading, custody, and research, DeF Technologies is uniquely equipped to support these companies in navigating go-public transactions, managing digital asset portfolios, and executing institutional-grade trades, all under one roof. The DeFi Advisory division complements DeFi Technologies's existing business units, enabling a multi-pronged approach to supporting the next generation of digital asset companies. Additional mandates are already in the pipeline and expected to be announced in the coming months. About Nuvve Holding Corp. Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: NVVE) is a global leader accelerating the electrification of transportation through its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Nuvve's platform enables electric vehicles to store and discharge energy, transforming EVs into mobile energy resources and helping to stabilize the grid. Nuvve's mission is to lower the cost of EV ownership while supporting the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure. For more information, visit About DeFi Technologies DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (" DeFi"). As the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager of its kind, DeFi Technologies offers equity investors diversified exposure to the broader decentralized economy through its integrated and scalable business model. This includes Valour, which offers access to over sixty-five of the world's most innovative digital assets via regulated ETPs; Stillman Digital, a digital asset prime brokerage focused on institutional-grade execution and custody; Reflexivity Research, which provides leading research into the digital asset space; Neuronomics, which develops quantitative trading strategies and infrastructure; and DeFi Alpha, the Company's internal arbitrage and trading business line. With deep expertise across capital markets and emerging technologies, DeFi Technologies is building the institutional gateway to the future of finance. Follow DeFi Technologies on LinkedIn and X/Twitter, and for more details, visit DeFi Technologies Subsidiaries About Valour Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, " Valour") issues exchange traded products (" ETPs") that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies. For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates, visit About Stillman Digital Stillman Digital is a leading digital asset liquidity provider that offers limitless liquidity solutions for businesses, focusing on industry-leading trade execution, settlement, and technology. For more information, please visit About Reflexivity Research Reflexivity Research LLC is a leading research firm specializing in the creation of high-quality, in-depth research reports for the bitcoin and digital asset industry, empowering investors with valuable insights. For more information please visit About Neuronomics AG Neuronomics AG is a Swiss asset management firm specializing in AI-powered quantitative trading strategies. By integrating artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience and quantitative finance, Neuronomics delivers cutting-edge solutions that drive superior risk-adjusted performance in financial markets. For more information please visit Analyst Coverage of DeFi Technologies A full list of DeFi Technologies analyst coverage can be found here: For inquiries from institutional investors, funds, or family offices, please contact: ir@ Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information: This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the appointment of DeFi Advisory as the asset manager for Nuvve; the business plans of DeFi Advisory; returns generated by DeFi Advisory pursuant to its asset management mandates; ; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by the Company and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited to the acceptance of Valour exchange traded products by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and digital asset sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and digital assets; fluctuation in digital asset prices; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
How Volatility Index (VIX) empowers traders with forward-looking view of risk
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is India VIX and why Is it Important? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How is India VIX calculated? Interpreting VIX Levels: What Does a Number Mean? Historical Levels of VIX since May 2008 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India VIX and Nifty: A Negative Correlation Correlation of VIX with Nifty since May 2008 How VIX Moves Differently During Nifty's Gains and Losses Average Movement in VIX Levels in relation to Nifty since May 2008 Average Daily Change in Nifty Relative Average Daily Change in VIX < -5% 9.30% -5% to -3% 9.61% -3% to 0% 2.03% 0% to 3% -1.67% 3% to 5% -3.61% > 5% -1.46% Don't Ignore Volatility (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of .) The concept of a Volatility Index (VIX) was first introduced by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993. Originally, based on the S&P 100 index, it was revised in 2003 to track the S&P 500 options, and soon gained popularity as the market's "Fear Gauge." It provided investors with a real-time estimate of expected market volatility derived from option the utility of this indicator, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India launched its own version called the India VIX in 2008, using the methodology licensed from the CBOE. The India VIX is based on the Nifty 50 Index options and represents the market's expectation of volatility over the next 30 calendar launch was driven by the increasing complexity in Indian capital markets, the rise in derivatives trading, and the need for a standardized metric to measure implied volatility, thereby empowering investors with a forward-looking view of VIX is a measure of implied volatility derived from option prices, which captures the market's collective expectation of near-term volatility. Unlike traditional equity indices that measure price levels, the VIX reflects sentiment and anticipated market fluctuations. Specifically, India VIX uses order book data from near and next-month Nifty 50 index options traded on the NSE.A VIX reading of 15, for instance, implies an annualized expected volatility of 15% over the next 30 days. The importance of VIX lies in its ability to serve as an indicator of expected market volatility. Higher VIX values correspond with greater uncertainty, while lower readings may imply market stability. Market participants, including institutional investors and asset managers, often monitor the VIX as one of several indicators to perform risk management, hedging strategies, and tactical asset allocation decisions. India VIX is one of many tools that can provide context on changing market calculation of India VIX is rooted in a methodology adopted from the CBOE, tailored to suit the Indian derivatives market. It involves using bid-ask quotes of out-of-the-money (OTM) call and put options from the near and next-month expiry contracts of the Nifty 50 index. These OTM options are chosen because they are more sensitive to volatility expectations and provide a clearer picture of anticipated market movements. For each selected option strike, the midpoint of the bid and ask price is computed. These midpoints are then weighted based on strike intervals, adjusted for the risk-free interest rate, and aggregated to calculate the variance. Finally, the result is annualized to yield the India simpler terms, India VIX quantifies the level of implied volatility embedded in the premiums of Nifty options. When traders expect high volatility, they are willing to pay more for protection, which in turn raises the VIX value.: NSE, MO AMC. Data as on 17th June VIX values can be interpreted to understand prevailing market sentiment. Generally, a VIX reading below 13 signifies a calm market with low expected volatility, while a range of 13 to 17 is considered normal. Values between 17 and 25 suggest increasing nervousness among investors, and a VIX above 25 indicates elevated volatility and potential market turbulence. These levels act as critical signals for asset managers and retail investors researchers have also explored how VIX can be used for timing strategies between large-cap and mid-cap segments. A rising VIX typically favors a shift towards large-cap exposure, while a falling VIX can encourage allocation to mid-caps and lowest India VIX level was recorded in July 2023 at around 10.14, during a period of market consolidation. In the following 12 months, the Nifty delivered a strong return of approximately 26.4%, reflecting investor confidence during low volatility. In contrast, the highest VIX levels were seen during major global shocks – above 85 in November 2008 during the Global Financial Crisis, and over 80 in March 2020 during the COVID-19 these periods of elevated volatility, markets rebounded sharply. After the 2008 spike, the Nifty returned about 80.8% over the next year. Similarly, after the COVID-induced VIX surge, the Nifty posted a strong recovery of nearly 83.6%. These patterns show that extreme volatility often precedes strong market rallies.: NSE, MO AMC. Data as on 17th June India VIX has exhibited a strong negative correlation with the Nifty 50 Index. When the Nifty experiences a sharp decline, the VIX typically spikes, reflecting heightened uncertainty fear and increased demand for protective derivatives. Conversely, during market rallies, VIX tends to fall, indicating reduced average correlation between Nifty and India VIX is -0.41 based on the data analysed since 2008. This inverse relationship makes India VIX a valuable tool for hedging, especially for passive and index investors who seek to protect portfolios from adverse studies have also emphasized the asymmetrical nature of VIX's relationship with market returns – it reacts more sharply to market downturns than to example, on 7th April 2025, India VIX surged by 65% when the Nifty dropped 3.24% due to global uncertainties. In contrast, on 28th October 2008, even as the Nifty jumped 6.35%, VIX fell by around 33%. This pattern illustrates that VIX reacts more aggressively to market declines than to market gains.: NSE, MO AMC. Data as on 17th June asymmetrical relationship between Nifty and VIX is evident in how VIX levels respond across different ranges of Nifty's average daily the Nifty falls, especially during sharp declines, VIX tends to rise significantly. For instance, if Nifty drops by more than 5%, the VIX shoots up by an average of 9.3%. Similarly, for a fall between 3% and 5%, the VIX still increases by around 9.6%. This indicates a strong spike in market uncertainty during negative events. On the other hand, when the Nifty rises, the VIX does not drop as sharply. For example, in cases where the Nifty gains more than 5%, the VIX decreases only by about 1.5%. Even for gains between 3% and 5%, VIX drops by just 3.6%.This pattern highlights that VIX is considerably more sensitive to market declines than to rallies. The market tends to react more strongly to downside risk than to upward movements. This imbalance reinforces why volatility indices are seen as early warnings for downside risk and not for upside is not merely a risk factor but a dimension of the market that holds valuable insights. The India VIX serves as a transparent, real-time indicator of investor sentiment and expected market fluctuation. For index fund investors, ETF product managers, and mutual fund professionals, integrating VIX into investment frameworks can offer a strategic advantage. Whether it is used for hedging, asset allocation, or sentiment monitoring, the importance of VIX cannot be India's financial markets evolve, the inclusion of volatility-linked products like a VIX ETF could deepen the passive investment landscape and provide new tools for portfolio resilience. While challenges remain, the foundation is already in place. With thoughtful design and education, volatility could indeed become a tradable and manageable asset class.
