Strategy case study

Volatility Contraction on NOW

Historical context for Volatility Contraction on NOW from Permabulls.

Updated: 2026-05-09 Research-backed No recommendations
Historical analysis only. This page explains context and workflow, not asset selection, timing, sizing, or portfolio changes.
Asset NOW
Strategy family Volatility Contraction
1 month return -8.97%
90 day volatility 59.23%

Market Regime

Volatility Contraction on NOW is rendered against the current asset snapshot: 1 month return -8.97% and 90 day volatility 59.23%.

The strategy context is a negative one-month return regime with a high volatility regime, aligned to the same fact-card values shown above.

Historical Pattern

The Volatility Contraction strategy examines historical instances where market volatility narrows or shifts. By analyzing the relationship between shorter-term metrics like the 30-day realized volatility (78.7439%) and longer-term metrics like the 90-day realized volatility (62.1668%), the system identifies periods of changing price action. Historical analysis of regime transitions helps illustrate how specific configurations respond to shifting volatility environments and excessive drawdown risks. Past performance patterns and historical adjustments do not predict future outcomes.

Workflow Pointer

Use this view to understand how the Volatility Contraction strategy behaves under current market conditions for NOW. You can review the detailed simulation results in the report to see specific performance paths during these transitions. To see how the strategy behaves in other market conditions, explore different regime transitions in the surface analysis tool.