The last times the VIX surged over 40 captured the highest stress periods in the modern era (dotcom, subprime, pandemic)

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Borrowing in JPY, exchanging for USD (unhedged), buying US equities

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now they need to buy a rising JPY to cover their new obligations, and to get it they need to sell those equities.

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h/t _amc_


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