Future contracts that track and measure the S&P 500’s implied volatility, also known as the “fear gauge”, hit record lows just last week. The net non-commercial position long contracts outstanding less short positions, sank to a minus 187,948 last week, its lowest level ever. In a nutshell, investors and speculators are betting on the VIX going lower while guessing that stocks will head indefinitely higher. As a professional investor myself, its very common to see investors pile on trades that are working in the short-term. This creates opportunity for savvy investors who understand the benefit