Technology stock volatility gap widens to highest level since 2008

The recent rise of technology stocks has slowed down, and traders 'confidence in the future outlook has been shaken. The volatility gap between the Nasdaq 100 and the S & P 500 has widened to its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, mainly due to investors 'increased willingness to buy Nasdaq put options, indicating concerns about a potential correction in technology stocks, especially the AI sector. On Thursday, the semiconductor ETF (SMH) fell more than 5%, further reflecting the weakening momentum of popular technology stocks in the early period. Although the enthusiasm for call options in the market has declined, it is still at a high level.