The S&P 500 is losing the momentum that had been fueling stock investors

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When the S&P 500 is struggling to break through to all-time highs, it is often a good time to buy straddles on the broad market — especially if VIX is low, like now. The recent failure of SPX at the level of all-time highs, coupled with VIX near 15, satisfies these conditions.