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Volatility-linked funds dump US stocks, exacerbating selloff

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Volatility control funds have dumped about $83.6 billion of U.S. equity futures over the last two weeks .

The Nasdaq Composite Index has slipped about 10% from a record high reached last month .

The Cboe Volatility Index stands at its highest level in more than 16 months .

A 1% daily change in the S&P 500 could spur another $15 billion of selling in that period.

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