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Learn more. Facebook Linked In Gift Expand Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Facebook Linked In Gift Gift this article Contact us: Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip? Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback: Take our Survey New Window Facebook Linked In Gift September 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTCBookmark Save Investors looking to hedge as the equity rally stalls in the face of rising interest rates and oil prices are split between protecting against a fast selloff or a slow grind lower.

A couple of factors have been working against stock-market hedgers lately. The S&P 500 Index has been mostly range-bound since the end of May, and for several periods this year realized moves have been larger during rallies than declines, which led to a phenomenon referred to as “spot-up/vol-up” in market parlance. Home BTV+Market Data Opinion Audio Originals Magazine Events News Markets Economics Technology Politics Green Crypto AIWork & Life Wealth Pursuits Businessweek City Lab Sports Equality Management & Work Market Data Stocks Commodities Rates & Bonds Currencies Futures Sectors Economic Calendar Explore Terms of Service Manage Cookies Trademarks Privacy Policy Careers Advertise Help©2026 Bloomberg L.

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