Traders Hedge as U.S. Vote Nears: Stock Market Brace

Traders Prepare for U.S. Presidential Election to Shake Up Stock Market

Investors are already bracing themselves for potential market turbulence stemming from the upcoming U.S. presidential election, set to take place in November. Options-market strategists have noted that investors are willing to pay a premium to protect their portfolios from any fallout caused by the election. October futures tied to the Cboe Volatility Index (Vix) have recently surged above 20, indicating an increased demand for S&P 500-linked options expiring the following month.