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VIX
Defensive Investments Go ‘Exponential’
Bonds and utilities have broken above their bullish resistance lines.
The Bulls Need a Miracle
It would be quite a feat to break through what appears to be massive resistance.
Climbing the Wall of Worry
We think we are still in the early stages of this bearish divergence on the VIX. That means we’re paying close attention to it, but we’re far from throwing in the towel on this bullish uptrend.
Support Lines Crushed in a Rush for the Exit
At a crucial point in a major cycle, stockholders sold when they were expected to buy.
Why the Next Week of Trading Is Crucial
The severity of the pullback will help us establish a short-term and longer-term stance.
Is It Too Late to Jump Aboard Utilities?
The staid Dow Jones Utility Average has gone parabolic, beating out other major indices.
Dow Crosses 18,000 for First Time on GDP Surge
The market has been surging so far this week, but things could start to get difficult as early as Friday.
Trade of the Day: iPath VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)
The VXX has not yet collapsed the way it would seem that it should -- considering the decline of the underlying VIX -- but it most likely will before too much longer.
Look for the S&P 500 to Test This Number
Following Tuesday's high-volume decline, a 50% Fibonacci retracement is likely.
Fade the VIX Index Super Spike With VXX
Unless we go into full meltdown mode, the VIX spike has a good chance of falling back down. Traders should be viewing the current volatility surge as an opportunity.
Attention Traders: Sell Into Rallies and Get Liquid
December is off to a bad start, and the technicals point to more short-term weakness.
Why United Continental, Burger King, and Hovanian are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks
The stock market had a dismal day overall Wednesday, but United Continental (UAL), Burger King (BKW), and Hovanian (HOV) all bucked the tide with very strong efforts.
Here’s What to Expect for Volatility
A close through the upper band should signal a new long position once volatility starts to escalate, which is likely to happen during Thanksgiving week.
Dow Jones, S&P 500 Set New Highs as Warning Signs Multiply
The historically powerful and persistent rally seems unstoppable now, headed for the all-time record of 27 days set in March 1986. But the blemishes, if you know where to look, are spreading.
Bulls May Get a Trick Rather Than a Treat This Halloween
Despite big gains, there are a few negatives lurking.
Trade of the Day: iShares Barclays 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund (IEF)
The CounterPoint Options system recommends playing for a return to a risk-on condition: a volatility decline, a stock rebound and a bond sell-off.
3 Best Funds to Profit From Volatility
With the VIX now above its most recent high of 21.44 in February, the mutual funds, ETFs and ETNs that invest in volatility are jumping. Here are 3 VIX funds worth considering.
