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2 Smart Market Hedges to Make Now (SH, VXX)

By Johnson Research Group
Several major market indicators say we could see selling for weeks. Use hedges like the SH and VXX to protect yourself in the short term.

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.

3 Best Funds to Leverage Market Volatility

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the bulls and bears duke it out, you can sit ringside and win with the best funds that leverage volatility. Here are three funds to consider.

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).

5 Lessons Learned for Investing in 2015

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Here are some of the pearls of wisdom that come to mind when I analyzed the market, economy and investor psychology from the past year.

5 Reasons the Santa Claus Rally Won’t Last

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The market has enjoyed a reprieve from selling pressure, but the Santa Claus rally won't stick around for very long.

Fed ‘Patience’ Drives Massive Stock Surge

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The markets blasted higher for the best one-day gain since 2013 after the Federal Reserve's call for 'patience' regarding its timing of 2015 rate hikes.

Fade the VIX Index Super Spike With VXX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Unless we go into full meltdown mode, the VIX spike has a good chance of falling back down. Traders should be viewing the current volatility surge as an opportunity.

3 Defensive ETFs Poised for Profits

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The evidence is growing that insiders are preparing for trouble. Prepare for the worst with these three defensive ETFs.

3 Best Funds to Profit From Volatility

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the VIX now above its most recent high of 21.44 in February, the mutual funds, ETFs and ETNs that invest in volatility are jumping. Here are 3 VIX funds worth considering.

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

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The S&P was down 2.3% last week, and the VIX zoomed 32.6% higher. Yet the reality is that the recent pullback is unlikely to signal the start of a new bear market.

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

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The dilemma faced by people who are stuck with the textbook version of the VIX-SPX relationship reminds me of the great quote attributed to Mark Twain: "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so."

Volatility Could Soar After the September ECB Meeting

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
A returning legion of Wall Streeters met with disappointing decisions from the ECB could drive volatility higher next week.

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

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Expect the VIX to soon return to its persistent lows -- and you’ll be well-positioned to profit from that shift if you put on this trade now.

Market Sentiment – How to Profit From Seasonal Volatility

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
As far as seasonality goes, implied volatility typically climbs in July, which can provide investors with a trading opportunity on VIX products.

3 Ways to Hedge Against the Coming Correction

By Johnson Research Group
More signs are pointing to a significant market correction, meaning you should put a couple hedges in place. But don't worry - these are easy steps to take.

Investors Shocked as Dow Jones Crashes Key Support Level

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Dow Jones Industrial Average just broke through its 50-day moving average, and given low volatility, it looks like investors aren't prepared in the least.

Be Prepared for the Next Surge in Volatility

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Is another surge in stock market fear and volatility ahead? Will you be ready when it happens? Take a look here to see if you are prepared.

4 ETFs To Sell Right Now

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Finding ETFs to sell in your portfolio is a question of watching past returns and future outlook. Right now, the VXX, gold mining funds and the coal ETF are all sells.
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