VIX

Laugh in the Face of Volatility with VXX

Volatility can make or break your trades...unless you go long volatility itself with VXX, an ETN that allows you to profit from investors' panic. More

Exploit This Volatility Spike With Iron Condors

The Russell 2000 was taken to the woodshed Monday, but if you think the cratering will give way to more even trading, consider this options play. More

Carnage in Gold and Silver Could Be a Leading Indicator

Volatility in the commodity space often serves as a precursor to volatility in stocks. More

Pullback Whips Bears Into Unsubstantiated Frenzy

Even if the attack on new highs has temporarily stalled, there is currently no evidence to support a bearish stance. More

Who’s Right – Options Sellers or Options Buyers?

The market is a really interesting self-balancing artificial organism when it comes to volatility. More

Low VIX Values Not Cause for Panic…Yet

The real concern is when the VIX starts to rise up off these levels. Look out for a situation mirroring the correction in October of 2012. More

Get Off the Sidelines and Join the Party

While the market made yet another new high, it lacked volume and excitement. More