VIX

Near-Term Bullish Complacency Is High (To Say the Least)

I still foresee another rally for stocks into year-end, yet a little reset moment would go a long way in setting up trades with better reward to risk ratios.

A Cheap, Safe Way to Short the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) at All-Time Highs

The SPY ETF is trading at extremes of sentiment and valuation. The VIX is trading at all time lows. The combination makes for an explosive bearish play.

Respect the Choppy Stock Market

Volatility remains eerily low, but as a former mentor used to remind me, one can learn much by just watching and being prepared.

Stock Indices Balanced at Critical Support Levels

Last week's drop in stocks and spike in volatility looks to have somewhat further to go in the near-term, but it's no time to freak out.

Trade of the Day: CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

At a time that so many warning signs are flashing around the world, the VIX got down to just 9.04 on Tuesday.

Trade the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) at All-Time Highs

As complacency reigns, valuations crest and the VIX reaches a nadir, the odds for a short-term pullback increase.

A Make-or-Break Week for the Stock Market

An earnings avalanche combined with investor complacency is a good time for sound risk management in the stock market.

The S&P 500 Remains Well Bid as Earnings Avalanche Arrives

With earnings season ramping up and new bullish momentum in many sectors, this week may be crucial for the S&P 500.

Play the Sector Rotation Game

Plenty of risk headlines, from political to geopolitical, continue to be thrown at this market, yet the trajectory remains higher and the sector rotation game reigns.

The iShares Russell 2000 Index (ETF) (IWM) Snoozefest Is Perking Up

The iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF (IWM) has traded in a boring sideways range thus far in 2017, but this low volatility also breeds opportunity.

Trade the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) to Beat This Do-Nothing Market

The volatility in the S&P 500 is so ludicrously low that a specific type of trade in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is coming into play.

Dow 20,000 Becomes Reality as Trump Economy Whirs Into Action

The Dow ended above 20,000, with a 0.8% gain, the S&P gained 0.8%, the Nasdaq saw a 1% boost and the Russell 2000 ended the day 1% higher.

Trade of the Day: iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (NYSEARCA:VXX)

This market, considering that it is in such a narrow trading range following the Trump rally, is starting to tell me that putting on some insurance bets is probably a good idea.

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY): Feed the Bear!

The double-leveraged ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) is the perfect way to play a potential market selloff.

Give This Cheap SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Trade a Chance

The Trump effect has taken stock and options prices to opposite extremes. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is ripe for this cheap trade.

2 VXX Trades to Embrace the Post-Election Volatility

Post-election jitters are placing volatility products front and center in the days ahead. Use VXX to place your Trump-inspired bets.

Here’s Your SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Post-Election Roadmap

The SPY ETF may see a spike in volatility following this week's U.S. election results. Here is my road map and the levels I am watching.

3 Trades to Generate Autumn Income

There's a lot of froth in the markets, but I can still sell risk in TSLA, SBUX and USO even if the Fed sticks to its tightening cycle.

Why the Recent Volatility Is a GOOD Thing

Volatility may be stressful for investors, but it's not all bad when the VIX goes haywire. Keep an eye out for deals.