VXX

Profit From the Volatility Funk

Traders looking for bearish exposure to VXX might consider buying a January 33 – 28 bear put spread for $2.90. More

A Good Time to Play the Volatility Game

Given the current super-spike in the VIX, one limited-risk spread worth considering is the bear put spread. More

VXX Reverse Split Won’t Halt the Grind Lower

The lofty days of 2008 are far in the past -- this maneuver just prolongs the inevitable for this much-maligned vehicle. More

3 Ways to Trade for October Seasonality

October doesn't just mean the leaves change and the air gets chilly -- it also means more volatility. Here are three great ETFs for the coming month. More

Investor Survey Saaaaaaaays: Watch Out!

The raging bullishness of a recent investor sentiment poll is a green light for the bears. Here are two simple plays to make should the S&P 500 sink. More

Using Margin to Get More Dividend Income a Tough Call

Wall Street's brokers want to lend you cheap money so that you can make BIG MONEY from dividends. Before you bite understand the risks to your money More

3 Ways to Hedge the September Swoon

September is the second-worst performing market month of the year. Here are three ways to improve your odds against that cloudy outlook. More