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Stocks are failing the ‘breadth’ test, but options traders still see reason to buy

Friday, September 18, 2026


An options volatility tracker issued a buy signal for stocks on a date when internal market breadth indicators were negative. The signal marked the first such indication in months. Options traders were positioned to purchase equities despite the divergence between the volatility measure and breadth metrics.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/stocks-are-failing-the-breadth-test-but-options-traders-still-see-reason-to-buy-ef78ef14?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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