VIX

What the Charts Say to Expect for the Next Few Months

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent breakouts appear genuine, but that’s not all they’re saying.

What to Look at When the Charts Aren’t Saying Anything

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With little in the way of new technical developments, traders may want to consider these other indicators.

How to Profit From Volatility in 2012

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a good bet 2012 could be just as wild a ride as 2011 -- and for gutsy investors, ETNs provide a way to harness that volatility.

A Bearish Play on the Volatility ETF to Start the New Year

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Market conditions should continue to put downward pressure on VXX, making bearish plays all the more appealing.

Readers’ Choice: Top Market Stories of 2011

By InvestorPlace Staff
The votes are in. Here's how InvestorPlace.com readers ranked the year's biggest market-moving news headlines of 2011.

Beware the Falling VIX in December

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
December's VIX performance is notoriously unreliable and prone to reversal. It may actually be a contrary indicator for the broader market.

Is This a Bear Trap or a Wounded Bull?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should hesitate before taking any strong bearish positions. Here's why.

Look to the Dollar for Market Direction

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is one very clear trend that, if we follow it closely, can lead to great profits and much more clarity.

The Top 11 Market Stories of 2011

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
These headlines dominated financial news outlets and were the biggest market movers of 2011. Do you agree with our ranking? See our list and cast your vote.

Let This Low-Volatility Market Position You for a Big Payday

By Stutland Volatility Group
We like to use put/call ratios as a contrarian indicator, and the extreme lows imply a short-term floor.

Two Possible Signals From the VIX

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recend drop below 30 may be bearish for now -- but bullish for 2012 if it can stay there on the next market break.

Did the Thanksgiving Rally Start Late, or Did Santa Come Early?

By Adam Warner
Options in the December cycle tend to be the most overpriced of the year, regardless of broader market activity.

Bear Signals Flashing on Major Indices

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday’s triple-digit decline on the Dow is bearish for the market and an indicator on the S&P 500 and NYSE point to further decline.

Exploit Elevated Volatility With This S&P 500 Option Trade

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The options market is expecting in a big move, but probably NOT as much as is currently priced in.

Stay Safe in a Volatile Market

By Adam Warner
Because the VIX moves in opposition to the market, that says we want to go long when VIX gets overbought.

The Bulls’ Only Hope

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The sole hope for the bulls is that somehow buyers will emerge to salvage this decline from a penetration of the support line at 1,220. If not ...

The Best Way to Play This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While investors ride out the uncertainty in safe havens, traders willing to take on more risk can still make money.

Odds in Favor of a Move Lower

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The VIX is in the danger zone and the stochastic favors further downside.

Think Twice Before Going Bargain Hunting

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major indices are flashing clear sell signals. Rallies should be used to unload stinker stocks.
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