SPX

Volatility Oddities Could Impact Broad Market

Interest in volatility products continues to grow despite low levels in the VIX. More 

Retreat in Bullish Sentiment Paves the Way to Higher Ground

The climb up the "wall of worry" appears poised to continue. More 

Get Paid to Play an S&P Breakout

If the week leading into year-end is any indication, the SPY's symmetrical triangle looks poised to break out to the upside. More 

Futures Offer a Fast and Liquid Market

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). More 

How to Trade Both Sides of the Debt Crisis

Is the US too big to fail, or are we going to hell in a handbasket? Get trades for either scenario. More 

Do VIX Futures Undercut the Fear Gauge?

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

Charts Forecast Gold, Silver, Market Moves

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