Vol Sellers Make Comeback In Wake Of U.S. Midterms

​Vol sellers returned to U.S. options markets on Wednesday after mid-term election results brought few surprises. The selling activity – noticeably restrained amid rising vol in the weeks running up to the Nov. 6 election – had the effect of dampening the Cboe Volatility Index. VIX slid more than three points from 20.05 at Tuesday’s close to 16.46 at Wednesday’s close.