VXX

Why VXX Should Reverse Split

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The lower it goes, the harder it is to craft a good option spread. So, here's hoping issuer Barclays saves it from the the underworld of single digits.

Fear Is on the Ropes

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Despite the S&P 500's six-day sell-off, the VIX is hardly rising. What's behind this relative lack of volatility during a stock price drop?

VXX: Where Wealth Goes to Die

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
VXX has lost more than 96% of its value since inception. So why do investors remain so enamored with this ETF?

6 Low-Risk Ways to Generate High Monthly Income

By Traders Reserve
More and more investors are looking for cash income and increased yields to offset portfolio losses, and here are 6 ideas to help you attain the goal

Trade the Flames of Fear

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Trouble -- or at least the fear of trouble -- is bubbling beneath the surface. Depending on your view, consider trades in either the SPY or VXX.

Use VXX Put Options to Cash in On the Greek Elections

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Sell VXX put options to profit from the market volatility that is sure to follow the Greek elections.

Why Wall Street Can’t Escape the Eurozone

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The Eurozone crises is real, with Spain in particular getting hit very hard. While the outlook is not very promising, there are ways to avoid the turmoil.

How to Beat the Market at its Own Game

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Stock market volatility is a given, but investment pro's are not afraid of it, and in fact plan for it. So should you.

Option Traders Still Betting on Lower Volatility

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER
Both the VIX and the VXX are increasingly popular among option traders as volatility is expected to keep dropping.

An Early Review of InvestorPlace’s 2012 Picks

By InvestorPlace Staff
How are we doing so far this year? Several writers provide the answer: Sometimes right on the money. Sometimes not.

VIX and Other Indicators Signal a Stock Slide

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the S&P 500 in seriously overbought territory, a correction looks to be near. Here are 3 ETFs that let you play the VIX.

3 ETFs to Buy for Pullback Profits

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The S&P 500 is trading right at technical-resistance levels. Here's how to profit from the correction that's likely to take hold in the near future.

One Way to Profit from Volatility’s Drop

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The bullish launch of the equities market to kick off 2012 has been matched by an equally bearish beginning for the iPath S&P 500 VIX…

What ‘the Fear Indicator’ Tells Us Now

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking at the VIX today we see mixed short- and long-term signals, and the latter are hinting at a rising stock market in the future.

How to Profit From Volatility in 2012

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a good bet 2012 could be just as wild a ride as 2011 -- and for gutsy investors, ETNs provide a way to harness that volatility.

A Bearish Play on the Volatility ETF to Start the New Year

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Market conditions should continue to put downward pressure on VXX, making bearish plays all the more appealing.

Let This Low-Volatility Market Position You for a Big Payday

By Stutland Volatility Group
We like to use put/call ratios as a contrarian indicator, and the extreme lows imply a short-term floor.

Volatility Soars, But VXX Still Well Off its Peak

By Adam Warner
VXX options trade at a 95 volatility right now, which sounds high in a total vacuum, but not so much in terms of actual VXX action.

The Way to Trade Greek Democracy

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
While Greece asks its people to vote on a bailout, there are several short-term trades we can make right now to profit from the market-wide fear in the meantime.
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