SPX

Why You Shouldn’t Trust This Rally Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Until we see good follow-through in key sectors and stocks, it pays to play good defense.

Has the Market Put in a Bottom?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some positive signs are surfacing, but an important piece of the puzzle is still missing.

Sidelines May be Best Spot for Traders

By J.W. Jones
Charts in S&P Index Options (CBOE: SPX) and Financial Select SPDR (NYSE: XLF) show dangerous and volatile markets for most traders.

Why You Shouldn’t Go Bottom-Fishing Today

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
We may be getting closer to a trading bottom, but on an options expiration day, it may be better to stay on the sidelines.

SPX’s Lack of R-E-S-P-E-C-T Could Mean More Downside

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the S&P 500’s lack of serious respect for its 200-day moving average, one would expect it to be broken to the downside.

VIX Rally Looks Like Real Volatility Lift

By Adam Warner
The rally in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) appears real.

ISE Plans to Change Trading System

By OptionsZone Experts
The International Securities Exchange plans to modify its market maker system.

Watch the S&P 500 to Test its Lows

By J.W. Jones
Charts indicate the S&P 500 Index (CBOE: SPX) could test its lows of and drive below 1,250.

Why Traders Should Expect More Selling

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Charts say market is likely not yet done testing the downside.

Stubborn VIX Holding Back the Goodies

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Little movement in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is influencing low option premium levels in the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) despite a declining market.

What a Tool – Option Volatility Charts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Options traders use volatility charts to help determine the value of an option premium.

Trader Bets VIX Doubles by July

By OptionsZone Experts
Options midday trading June 8, 2011

Low Volatility VIX in Midst of Sell Off

By Adam Warner
The S&P 500 Index Options (CBOE: SPX) is down but the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is little changed.

Financial XLF Sees Major Option Trading

By OptionsZone Experts
Options midday trading June 7, 2011

Russell 2000 Options Top Midday Trading

By OptionsZone Experts
Options midday trading June 6, 2011

Halliburton Bullish Despite Market Drop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) remains strong despite market sell off. Buy call options on HAL.

Key S&P 500 Level Shaping Up at 1295

By J.W. Jones
Watch the S&P 500 Index (CBOE: SPX), the financial XLF, iShares Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM), and the Dow Jones Transportation Average ETF (NYSE: IYT) for market direction.

SPY Weekly Options Lead Volume Parade

By OptionsZone Experts
Weekly options are growing in popularity with investors.

Prices Entice on SPY Bear Call Spreads

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Seek a bear call spread on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) with the market trying and failing to rise higher.
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