VIX

Trade of the Day: BankUnited (BKU)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
I recommend using a stop loss that's good after 11 a.m. ET only to avoid getting caught in any early-trading volatility.

Trade of the Day: iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures ETN (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Overseas turmoil and the glitch with the NYSE trading system helped push volatility sky high - but will that continue?

Stocks Hold Up Better Than Expected

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
But this could just be a lull in an impending storm of volatility.

Play the VIX Super Spike With SPY ETF Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The fear-driven VIX super spike has boosted SPY ETF option premiums. Use bull put spreads to profit.

Stocks’ Volatility Surges as Traders Fear the Worst

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
An ominous feeling descended over stocks Monday as the situation surrounding the Greek bailout negotiations made no progress over the weekend.

Trade of the Day: iPath VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
After yesterday’s crazy, up-and-down session, let’s take advantage by making a volatility trade.

Jobs Slowdown, Higher Rates Kick Stocks Again

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
It seems that for the first time since 2013, we're on the cusp of a sustained rise in borrowing costs -- one that looks set to happen no matter what the Fed does.

3 Reasons the Stock Market Is Vulnerable Now

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stock market bears are starting to flex a little muscle, and warning signals are starting to flare up left and right. Don't be caught unaware.

Why the VIX May Challenge All-Time Lows

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The S&P 500 could make a run at 2,200 to 2,300 over the next six to 12 months and, if it does, it is very likely that the VIX volatility index will be below $10.

Trade of the Day: iShares Russell 2000 (IWM)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
It's difficult to determine how to trade options successfully due to the fact that current prices reflect and discount both recent conditions and future expectations. That’s where the CounterPoint Options system comes in. Here is one of its current trades, a bullish play on the IWM.

Trade of the Day: iPath VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
U.S. stocks have just sort of ambled sideways, but volatility has really crashed in a big way, with the S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) down 33.3%.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Steel (X)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options
The bears got a 2% win last week as Wall Street ran for the exits. There were bullish signs that showed some pressure might be relieved on Friday's rebound, and near-term support held. But there is one particular stock that I’m recommending for a bearish trade.

Market Flirting With a Death Cross

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We could be in for a 20%-plus correction.

Boring Stocks May be the Way to Go

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While few techs appear to be good buys, there are some excellent prospects elsewhere.

4 Reasons the Nasdaq 5K Won’t Last

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The financial media echo chamber is reverberating with calls about how the Nasdaq Composite is ready to build on its high of 5,000 it achieved this week. Don't believe the hype.

Market Inches to New Highs on Minuscule Volume

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors are in "risk-on" mode... at least those who are actually trading.

Trade of the Day: iPath VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
To profit from a continued slide in volatility, the CounterPoint Options system is recommending a bearish trade on the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX).

Trade of the Day: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The CounterPoint Options system is recommending SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) calls, based on its viewpoint of a rally in the broad market over the next few weeks.

Trade of the Day: iShares Barclays 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund (IEF)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The CounterPoint Options system is recommending option positions that would benefit from rising stock prices and a lower VIX and bonds.
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