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VXX – Profit on Puts as Volatility Heads Lower
A deluge of holidays during the next six-week stretch is why forward-looking volatility measures like the VIX have succumbed to gravity. Consider this VXX trade.
4 ETFs That Have Haunted Investors All Year
These 4 ETFs may offer great value in the event of downward trends reverse.
VXX Calendar Spread: Embrace Time, Exploit Volatility
Calendar spreads like this trade idea on the VXX allow you to profit from the day-by-day decay in option values and provide a partial directional hedge.
Fade the Fear With VXX Puts
The case for capitulation in the current selloff is starting to be made. Months-ahead puts on the VXX are one way to take advantage of an eventual ease in fear.
October Seasonality Will Bring Market Volatility
October might not bring us a crushing correction, but we're likely to see some nauseating volatility. Settle your stomach with these two ETFs.
Watch Out for September’s Second Half!
The final two weeks of September tend to see rocky waters for the broader markets. Set up a hedge using these two funds.
Beware of a Plunging VIX in the Summer
Historically, a low VIX in the summer has been a sign of trouble ahead for the stock market. Don't go after VIX-leveraging ETFs ... just get conservative.
3 ETFs to Buy for an S&P Squeeze Play
Traders will take their cue from the S&P 500’s response to Wednesday's shellacking. Here's what the charts point toward, and what funds could benefit as a result.
Don’t Overreact to Yesterday’s Big VIX Move
The VIX index is making news for its big jump on Wednesday, but big, single-day VIX moves haven't been a reliable indicator of market direction.
How to Hedge This Crowded Market
Euphoric investors, low VIX readings might be signaling a crowded market. Use one or both of these ETFs to hedge against a pending correction.
How to Capitalize on the Collapsing VIX
The VIX is at levels last seen prior to the 2007-2008 financial crisis. There are opportunities here, but be careful: The world of VIX ETFs is a minefield.
3 Ways to Trade for October Seasonality
October doesn't just mean the leaves change and the air gets chilly -- it also means more volatility. Here are three great ETFs for the coming month.
Investor Survey Saaaaaaaays: Watch Out!
The raging bullishness of a recent investor sentiment poll is a green light for the bears. Here are two simple plays to make should the S&P 500 sink.
Using Margin to Get More Dividend Income a Tough Call
Wall Street's brokers want to lend you cheap money so that you can make BIG MONEY from dividends. Before you bite understand the risks to your money
3 Ways to Hedge the September Swoon
September is the second-worst performing market month of the year. Here are three ways to improve your odds against that cloudy outlook.
