this video highlights some very similar price patterns in the VIX leading up to and following the market top in 2007 against some strikingly similar patterns leading up to and since the may 2011 market highs.  regardless whether or not these patterns continue to mirror each other going forward, this video illustrated how the VIX is at or near a potentially important support level worth noting.  as always, these videos are best viewed by selecting HD video quality and a medium to full-size window.  the settings are at the bottom right just below the video window.  please e-mail me if you have any trouble view the video.

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