VIX

Exploit This Volatility Spike With Iron Condors

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
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.

Carnage in Gold and Silver Could Be a Leading Indicator

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Volatility in the commodity space often serves as a precursor to volatility in stocks.

Pullback Whips Bears Into Unsubstantiated Frenzy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even if the attack on new highs has temporarily stalled, there is currently no evidence to support a bearish stance.

Get Off the Sidelines and Join the Party

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the market made yet another new high, it lacked volume and excitement.

Don’t Get Left Behind as the Market Climbs a Wall of Worry

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are overdue for a mild correction, but smart investors will be ready to buy.

What to Watch as the Dow Closes in on Record Highs

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Forget 14164.53 -- investors should be focused on the technicals and fundamentals getting the Dow Jones there, and where they'll take the index next.

Expect 5%-8% Pullback Before This Decline Is Over

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Wise investors will wait to buy their favorite growth stocks at bargain-basement prices.

Think Before You Act on QE Comments!

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
The Fed minutes suggesting and easing of the QE program led investors to pull out of the market, but most were just looking for a reason anyway, so stay tuned.

Market’s Intermediate-Term Trend Now in Doubt

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The downturn has been accompanied by gaps down, increased volume, bearish breadth and a big jump in volatility.

How to Hedge This Crowded Market

By Johnson Research Group
Euphoric investors, low VIX readings might be signaling a crowded market. Use one or both of these ETFs to hedge against a pending correction.

This Market’s Trend is Looking Better Every Day

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Volatility on the major markets is diminishing, as price variations are slim. The economic picture is also brighter, making for some solid buys.

Market’s Snail-Paced Advance Should Continue

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the pattern of new highs in the S&P 500, relative strength is only slightly overbought.

Market’s Reversal Could Last 1-2 Weeks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should welcome the opportunity to buy stocks at more reasonable levels.

Investors’ Fear Has All but Vanished

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If investors are concerned over the high level of the advance, the VIX is no longer showing it.

Believe It or Not, Stocks Are the ‘Cheap’ Asset

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are seeing a liquidation of bonds in favor of stocks.

The Implications of the VIX Swan Dive

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While fearmongers are wailing and gnashing their teeth over a super-low VIX, history would tell us there's no reason to sound the alarm.

Stocks May Pull Back This Week; If So, Buy!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Any weakness should be used as a buying opportunity.

Stock Market Optimism is Becoming Contagious

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
With earnings coming in a nice levels, an increase in the Ford dividend, and some momentum, the markets look like a nice to place to be once again

3 Ways to Make the VIX Work for You

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The VIX made headlines with last week's historic 39% drop, but here's why you should watch this index even when markets aren't fearful.
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