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- VIX: A volatility index that measures expected swings in the U.S. stock market, often used as a gauge of investor fear or uncertainty.
- Russell 2000: A U.S. stock index tracking smaller listed companies, commonly used as a benchmark for small-cap equities.
- Year-to-date: A performance measure showing how much an asset or index has risen or fallen since the start of the current calendar year.