For all the reasons the options market is dangerous, the same can be said of volatility products, which can change very quickly. (cnbc.com)
A good example of fortuitous timing was the launch of low volatility products just at the time when investors were interested in returning to the stock market, but where wary of market turbulence. (financial-planning.com)
First, he notes that the relative illiquidity seen in small - caps actually benefited them during the early - February market meltdown, which was worsened by forced selling in volatility products. (businessinsider.com)