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7 Ways to Short Crude Oil Now

With the expectation that crude oil prices will see another dip, investors can profit by an investment in these ETFs and ETNs

Trade of the Day: PATH SP 500 VIX SHORT TERM FUT ETN (TSE:VXX)

With the upcoming election and many speculating about the validity of "sell in May and go away" this year, expect spring and summer stock market volatility to pick back up.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Expedia Inc (EXPE) and iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) is looking vulnerable and toppy here, Expedia (EXPE) bucked a dragging market and the VIX looks ready to rumble.

7 Big Bear Plays for a Suddenly Disappointed Market

Wall Street's excitement over European stimulus didn't last long, and in fact, stocks may have hit an intermediate-term top. Bears, sharpen your teeth.

Major Indices, Oil Fall on China Worries

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6%, the S&P 500 gave back 1.1%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 2.4% lower.

S&P 500: Why the Bears Will Keep Winning (And How to Survive)

The market is staring three bearish signals right in the face. Be prepared for more pain in the S&P 500, and be prepared soon.

Traders: Profit From Volatility With These VXX Options

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is soaring again. Bet on its eventual downfall with this bearish VXX trade.

5 ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio

ETFs and ETNs can help soften the blow when a stock heads lower. Here are 5 ETFs to buy for some portfolio protection

3 Bear Market Hedges to Keep Your Portfolio from Hibernating

The calm selloff is a bad sign, and it may point to the beginnings of our first bear market in seven years. Luckily, these three funds can hedge your investments in tough times.

Dow Jones Retakes 16,000 on Stimulus Hopes

A winter storm in the northeast is driving hopes of increased energy usage, while crude is likely being helped by a short squeeze and the Dow Jones retakes 16000.

Rising Stock Market Volatility: A Sign of the Times

Stock market volatility ain't what it used to be. Unlike recent years, the VIX has been up consistently. Here's what that means to investors

The Dow Jones Closes Below 16,000 as Market Rout Deepens

The catalysts are familiar to anyone reading my work: The current rout in crude oil, domestic and international economic weakness, lackluster earnings, the looming threat of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes and bond market vulnerabilities.

The VIX Is a Trader’s Best Friend Right Now (VXX)

Market volatility is elevated, and therein lies opportunity. Bulls and bears alike can pick their spots for profits in the VXX.

Chinese Fears Send the Dow Jones Tumbling Triple-Digits

Stocks got off on the wrong foot Monday, and to top it off the S&P 500 is on track for its third consecutive quarterly earnings decline, something that hasn't happened since the recession.

4 Ways to Play the New Year’s Selloff

Whether you want to pick up a short position or buy for a long haul, the selloff has offered a variety of investing opportunities.

How to Profit from Rising Volatility (VIX, VIXY, VXX)

Stock market volatility is often portrayed by the mainstream media as an enemy. Here's how prudent investors use that volatility for gain...

Trade of the Day: iPath S&P 500 VIX Futures ETN (VXX)

One way to trade the VIX is by using the iPath S&P 500 VIX Futures ETN (VXX).

5 Lessons Learned From VIX ETFs

VIX ETFs offer traders a chance to play greed and volatility, but they're only for advanced traders willing to shoulder a lot of risk.

Wall Street Stands Strong in the Midst of Terror

Monday started the week off on the right foot, but with Tuesday's update on industrial production and Wednesday's Fed minutes reinforcing the likelihood of a rate liftoff next month, the rally will be short-lived.