Calculate your recommended cash allocation based on current VIX volatility levels
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VIX Levels Reference (2025-2026)
VIX ≤ 12
Extreme Greed
40-50% Cash
50-60% Invested
Options Seller
Sell limited-risk spreads only
Equity Buyer
Avoid new buys; trim winners
VIX 12-15
Greed
30-40% Cash
60-70% Invested
Options Seller
Small size, short puts on quality stocks
Equity Buyer
Wait for pullback
VIX 15-20
Slight Fear
20-25% Cash
75-80% Invested
Options Seller
Regular put selling
Equity Buyer
Start small DCA
VIX 20-25
Fear
10-15% Cash
85-90% Invested
Options Seller
Scale up short puts / strangles
Equity Buyer
Deploy dip cash (10-15%)
VIX 25-30
Very Fearful
5-10% Cash
90-95% Invested
Options Seller
Go heavier into short puts (still hedged)
Equity Buyer
Aggressive DCA, nibble growth names
VIX ≥ 30
Extreme Fear
0-5% Cash
95-100% Invested
Options Seller
Massive premiums — ladder entries carefully
Equity Buyer
Deploy remaining cash in tranches