$VOL - Increasing short-termism in the market suggests potential for higher volatility, which could benefit long volatility positions.
Bearish:
$SHORTDATEDOPTIONS - The market for short-dated options is very large and one-sided, suggesting potential risks or inefficiencies that could be exploited.
$BUFFERETFS - Buffer ETFs and similar options strategies often underperform simpler approaches, despite their long history and extensive backtesting.
$OPTIONSELLING - Naive options selling strategies can be risky, and proper education is crucial before engaging in options trading.