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VIX Just Misses Top-10 Most Volatile Days In 25 Years
Friday's surge in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) wasn't nearly the biggest move in the index's history. Let's view it with some perspective
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX): Buy the Coming Spike
Every effort to pump up volatility has failed in 2016, but the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX) is bound to spike soon.
Is the Dow’s Chart Cause for Concern?
While the other indices are trading in a bull channel, the blue chips have been sideways.
Stocks Weaker After Biotechs Battered
In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.4%, the S&P 500 lost 0.5%, the Nasdaq lost 0.8% and the Russell 2000 finished the day down 0.9%.
Don’t Be Afraid of Understanding Expected Volatility
The VIX, or "fear index," can give clues as to upcoming market movement based on expected volatility.
Stock Market Today: Blue Chips Notch All-Time Highs on Japan Stimulus Hopes
In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.7%, the S&P 500 gained 0.7%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.7% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 1.3% higher.
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX): Dump This Spike
Play the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX) while volatility soars in anticipation of the upcoming "Brexit" vote.
US Stocks Retreat on Global Concerns
The major indices could fall to key support levels.
Should Correlations Drive Your Investment Decisions?
Do stock market correlations matter? Statisticians measure the relationship between asset classes or investments, and those outcomes are a key to investments
Bull Calves Be Warned
Those just getting bullish after such a big rally are likely in for a rude awakening.
Now is Not the Time to Chase Stocks
While not out of the question, a sustainable breakout anytime soon is highly unlikely.
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust: Load up on SPY Insurance While It’s Cheap!
Scoop up some SPY put protection while the sun is shining and options are cheap with a put spread all but guaranteed to thrive.
This Rally Looks Long in the Tooth
A mild correction is likely to follow the five-week, 13%-plus advance.
Trade of the Day: PATH SP 500 VIX SHORT TERM FUT ETN (TSE:VXX)
With the upcoming election and many speculating about the validity of "sell in May and go away" this year, expect spring and summer stock market volatility to pick back up.
How to Buy Market Protection Now (VIX)
The VIX has come crashing down, offering an opportunity for traders to play implied volatility and protect their holdings.
S&P 500: Why the Bears Will Keep Winning (And How to Survive)
The market is staring three bearish signals right in the face. Be prepared for more pain in the S&P 500, and be prepared soon.
Traders: Profit From Volatility With These VXX Options
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is soaring again. Bet on its eventual downfall with this bearish VXX trade.
Trade of the Day: VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX ETN (XIV)
Looking at a chart of the S&P 500, I see a “head-and-shoulders” pattern forming over the last two years,