A Re-Look at the $VIX (BreakpointTrades.com)

The $VIX is a market volatility index and has been reaching new lows of late, into the 16-17 range again.  This to some is a sign of complete complacency, and therefore a period in which to be EXTRA careful with investment decisions.  The index rarely stays at these low levels for long and many expect it to correct violently when it does.  Unless of course it doesn't, and it continues down to historically low levels from early 2007 (you remember - right before the crash of '07 - '08).