VIX

8 Reasons Gold May Disappoint in 2013

Nobody's going to change the mind of gold bugs, but after recording its 12th straight yearly gain, gold's run may be set for a pause based on these 8 reasons

Unless You’re Quick, Stay Out of This Market

Volatility is high and traders can take advantage of the daily extremes to make fast money.

2 Moneymakers for the Fiscal Cliff Fallout

MEMP and ATAX are a pair of tax-free MLPs with juicy dividend yields that look attractive heading into 2013.

Don’t Fall for the Fiscal Cliff Hype

Markets are not really reacting to the gloom and doom of the fiscal cliff discussions, and I believe the situation will be resolved allowing markets to move up

The Best Buying Opportunity the Market Has to Offer Right Now

Each year, this sector has had a major correction that offered long-term investors excellent entry points. It's that time again.

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.

Expect a Rally This Week, But…

A dead-cat bounce is likely before stocks resume their downtrend.

Don’t Be Fooled by the Market’s Next Move

Due to the short-term oversold condition, a quick rebound is likely.

Market Crashes Through 3 Support Lines, What Now?

Sell into rallies until a more positive technical picture emerges.

Index 101: The Vexing VIX

Learn about the VIX’s contango and divergences -- and why current VIX trends mean you should expect short-term bearishness.

A Rally Is Coming … Just You Wait and See

Several market factors and charts point to a rally however it may take time to get there. In the meantime invest in steady market leaders while waiting it out

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.

The Line the Market Needs to Hold Today

If the Dow cannot hold above its 50-day moving average, then the next support line at 13,100 will likely be tested.

Will Dow’s Support Line Hold?

A high-volume penetration could quickly change the overall technical picture.

3 Volatile Stocks to Avoid for October

October often brings outsized volatility. Avoid the drama and sit out the high-beta names, especially these three.

Buyers, Don’t Be Shaken by the Sell-off

Expect profit-taking and negative news to cause corrections, but the market's direction is up.

Almost Time to Buy the Ones That Got Away

A minor correction is likely to provide better entry prices for stocks.

VIX May be Signaling Profit-Taking Ahead

We saw one of the most violent reversals up in the fear index in memory.

New ETF Adds Insurance to S&P 500

VIXH offers S&P 500 exposure with some volatility hedging, which should offer some protection in down markets. But you'll have to pay a stiff fee.