Stock implied correlations fall to 11% as Cboe Dispersion Index hits record high

8 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 28

The Cboe Dispersion Index now signals record divergence between individual S&P 500 stocks and the index, dropping implied correlations from 42% in March to 11% today.
This shift comes as five major tech firms, including Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Apple, prepare to report earnings amid heightened AI enthusiasm and the Intel-Tesla partnership.
Elevated dispersion typically occurs during earnings season, reflecting increased idiosyncratic risk as company-specific news drives sharp share movements across the market.

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