The Volatility Index (the VIX) is a widely used indicator that measures the volatility of the S&P 500 Index. It helps measure expectations about how much the S&P 500 index will swing over the next 30 days.
Navigating the highs and lows of the market can be challenging, but history shows that volatility is normal. Diversifying your portfolio can help smooth out returns and reduce risk over time. Explore these resources to learn more.
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Discover our funds that can be used to diversify portfolios as a mitigator against volatility:
- Sun Life Core Advantage Credit Private Pool
- Sun Life MFS Global Core Plus Bond Fund
- Sun Life MFS U.S. Value Fund
- Sun Life MFS Low Volatility International Equity Fund
- Sun Life MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
- Sun Life MFS Global Value Fund
- Sun Life MFS Global Growth Fund
- Sun Life Granite Managed Solutions
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