Investors purchased 400,000 lots of China ETF puts and semiconductor hedges while Trump's trade threats created familiar volatility patterns with VIX spiking then retreating. Major hedging activity targeted Chinese equities amid US-China tensions and technology stocks ahead of earnings from Apple Inc., Tesla Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc. Market strategists note retail investors continue buying dips, keeping volatility spikes short-lived as long as the US economy remains resilient and Federal Reserve rate cuts continue.
Investors Hedge China, Tech Risks Amid Trump Trade Drama and Volatility Patterns
