Volatility Index Analysis: What VIX Spikes Mean for Investors

In today’s Seaspray Private financial insight we analyse the unprecedented global market rally of 2025, driven by AI innovation, US tech giants, and European defence spending. We also focus on the VIX (Volatility Index), highlighting historic spikes outside the Global Financial Crisis and Covid-19, and the consistent pattern that follows of leading to strong equity market growth. Case studies from 1998, 2002, 2010, and 2011 reinforce how volatility shocks can precede long-term gains. For investors, the key takeaway is clear: market discipline during periods of volatility often unlocks growth opportunities.