
The Nasdaq welcomes a summer of low volatility, supporting Citadel's bullish stance
Low equity volatility may support a slow rise in U.S. tech stocks, providing a good risk-return profile for bullish options investments. The implied volatility of the Nasdaq 100 Index hovers below the five-year average, while options on the benchmark show ample liquidity for high strike prices expiring in August and September. Recent earnings from Microsoft and Meta have been supported by Alphabet's standout performance, helping the Nasdaq 100 Index set a record last Thursday before pulling back on Friday
