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5 Things You Must Know to Trade Index Options

By Mark Wolfinger
A tutorial on trading index options like the S&P 500 (CBOE: SPX), CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX), Russell 2000 (.RUT), and the Nasdaq-100 Index (.NDX).

Play the Selling Sequel with Call Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Traders expecting continued broad-market lethargy could consider a limited risk, limited reward options spread strategy.

Should You Buy the VIX Spike?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The VIX has gained 20% in the past two days, but this could be a bullish sign for the broader market.

VIX Breaks Above 20 (and Could Stay There)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A continued correction in stocks, including a pullback in Apple, could keep the VIX advancing beyond 20.

6 Biggest Market Surprises of the First Quarter

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Six stories caught the market off guard in early 2012. Here's a review of those headlines that surprised investors over the last three months.

Volatility Oddities Could Impact Broad Market

By Stutland Volatility Group
Interest in volatility products continues to grow despite low levels in the VIX.

Retreat in Bullish Sentiment Paves the Way to Higher Ground

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The climb up the "wall of worry" appears poised to continue.

Get Paid to Play an S&P Breakout

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
If the week leading into year-end is any indication, the SPY's symmetrical triangle looks poised to break out to the upside.

Futures Offer a Fast and Liquid Market

By Adam Warner
A primer on futures options with a focus on the CBOE S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY).

How to Trade Both Sides of the Debt Crisis

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Is the US too big to fail, or are we going to hell in a handbasket? Get trades for either scenario.

Do VIX Futures Undercut the Fear Gauge?

By Adam Warner
Institutional traders debate whether the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is undercut by the futures that trade against it.

Charts Forecast Gold, Silver, Market Moves

By David Banister
Technical charts better predict market trading in gold, silver and the S&P 500 than following the news and crowd behavior.

Snap Up Any Bargains That Come Your Way

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy on any weakness. Both the intermediate-term and long-term trends are strong, so bargains should be snapped up.

Market Fireworks About to Fizzle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors should expect to see some profit-taking in the early part of this week.

Why Stocks Can’t Sustain Their Recent Run

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market has staged an astounding rally, but the technicals are throwing up warning signs.

Dollar Is Key to Metals and Markets Moves

By J.W. Jones
A rally in the U.S. Dollar -- as seen in the U.S. Dollar Index -- will drive stocks, gold and silver lower.

The Numbers That May Clue You Into Market’s Next Move

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
We have now arrived at a point where risk can be more clearly defined in both directions.

Stocks Like AAPL and JPM May Hold the Keys to the Market

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market is unlikely to power higher without the participation of high-beta stocks.

5 Must-See Charts for Any Trader

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things are certainly looking more bullish, but has the easy money already been made?
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