VIX

Index’s Runaway Gap Could Accelerate Its Advance

The Nasdaq's huge breakout appears to have come with a powerful technical signal. More 

What Declining Stock Correlations Mean for the Market

Stocks are no longer moving in lockstep -- a major shift from the post-crisis era. Here's why that's good news for investors. More 

Selling in May Could be a Bad Strategy This Year

With the major indices inching to new highs, a correction may not occur until mid-summer. More 

Sell in May and Go Away: It’s Done the Job Before

The market is just coming back from a beating last week...but it might not be wise to go all-in just yet. More 

Making VIX and Vega Work for You

The VIX has finally broken out of its trading range - learn what that means for options prices. More 

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