Welcome to episode 142 of Financial Planning Friday. This week, we’re talking about how high levels of fear in the financial markets, measured by the volatility index (VIX), often lead to above-average investment returns over the next six months. When the VIX exceeds 26, average returns tend to be higher than usual. If it goes above 33.5, stocks have historically seen an average return of 12.7%. Right now, as of April 8, 2025, the VIX sits at about 46, signaling significant market anxiety. Despite this, history suggests that strong market performance could be on the horizon.

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