​Opportunities Remain As European Elections Drive VSTOXX Flow

The uncertainty surrounding populist parties across Europe has been creeping into equity markets over the last few months, with elevated levels spotted in the term structure of the Euro Stoxx 50 Volatility Index, as investors position around the upcoming elections. Although levels in the VSTOXX have subsided following Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s victory in the Dutch election, opportunities still remain as the French election grows nearer. Georgia Reynolds reports on flow and positioning trends in Europe’s benchmark volatility index.