VIX

Watch Out for September’s Second Half!

The final two weeks of September tend to see rocky waters for the broader markets. Set up a hedge using these two funds.

Where Will This Sell-off Stop?

Look for a 3%-7% decline with high-tech and small- and mid-cap stocks hurt the most.

The Summer Doldrums Take Hold

Trading patterns so far this month have certainly supported August’s low-volume reputation. Now, we get to see whether volatility will stay low, too.

Tapering Fears Allayed? The Bond Market Says ‘Not So Fast!’

Stocks and higher-risk segments of the bond market have shaken off concerns about Fed tapering, but Treasuries and MBS are telling a different story.

Beware of a Plunging VIX in the Summer

Historically, a low VIX in the summer has been a sign of trouble ahead for the stock market. Don't go after VIX-leveraging ETFs ... just get conservative.

3 ETFs to Buy for an S&P Squeeze Play

Traders will take their cue from the S&P 500’s response to Wednesday's shellacking. Here's what the charts point toward, and what funds could benefit as a result.

Too Late to Trade the Russell 2000 Rebalance

Don't try to front-run the Russell 2000 rebalancing. The house is against you ... and besides, the book was closed on this bet a month ago.

Expect a Very Uncomfortable Summer if This Happens

A further penetration of the support lines could break the intermediate trendlines.

The Dow’s in the Dumps: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its first three-day skid of 2013 amid another day of broad selling on Wall Street.

‘Fear Index’ Got You Scared? Don’t Be.

The VIX swung wildly last week as investors took on more "insurance" than needed. Our objective system can profit from this kind of emotion-driven trading.

Bear Has One Foot in the Trap

If last week's lows are violated, the bear may run wild.

Market’s Dramatic Reversal Doesn’t Appear to be a Fluke

There's strong evidence that the indices have successfully tested their immediate key support zones.

Volatility Has Entered the Building!

The lift in implied volatility is increasing the appeal of option-selling strategies like individual credit spreads and iron condors. Consider these two SPY trades.

High Volatility May Create Buying Opportunity This Week

Investors may want to go after high-yielding utility stocks that have taken a beating.

Did the Fed Actually Achieve Its Goal?

The market may finally be able to make it on its own, and a strong economy could launch stocks into the next leg of the bull market.

Low Volatility Is Depressing Options Sellers

Find out how extraordinarily low implied volatility is affecting what options trades you should pursue to hedge your portfolio.

Index’s Runaway Gap Could Accelerate Its Advance

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

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.

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.