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VIX Alert: Market Fear Gauge Spikes to Highest Levels Since 2022

With tech firms fading on the possibility of the AI bubble popping, the market fear gauge or VIX has screamed higher.

Two Possible Signals From the VIX

The recend drop below 30 may be bearish for now — but bullish for 2012 if it can stay there on the next market break.

Low Volatility Suggests Trouble Ahead

Volatility measures, via short-term and long-term VIX indicators, hint at imminent pullback for stocks.

Grown Men Tremble at Fear Gauge Close

The monthly settlement price of the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is confusing.

Fear Index Can’t Even Get a Driver’s License

CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) drifts down during expiration week.

Do VIX ETNs Make Good Portfolio Hedges?

I typically complain about VXX and VXZ, but they can be useful hedges with certain options strategies.

VIX May be Key to Week’s Moves

Technical indicators suggest the S&P 500 Index rally is weak as the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has not hit new lows.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: The Stock Market’s “Crystal Ball” Is Flashing Again

The current VIX option prices (as of Friday) tell us that traders expect the index to move higher over the next week.

Low Volatility Favors Investors Right Now

With a low VIX, should you worry that other investors aren’t worried, or be comforted by their confidence?

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

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…

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

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…

What’s to Blame for the Low VIX?

Correlation is down as investors grow complacent.

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.

2 New Ways to Trade Volatility

If you want to trade volatility, you could use VIX options, but there are now two better ways.

Trade of the Day: VIX Options

The “fear index” is showing investors are letting down their guard. But one set of bad headlines from Syria or the Fed could bring a…

High Volatility Usually Means It’s Time to Buy

Buying stocks when the VIX has soared above 40 has historically paid off.

Despite Recession Panic, the VIX Indicates It’s Time to Buy

What recession? History suggests that this stock market selloff is likely over – and could soon turn into a powerful rebound rally.

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…

Where’s the Fear?

The holiday-shortened week and the fact that it’s summer do temper it a little, but a VIX of 30? That’s higher than average, but hardly…

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.

5 VIX Funds for Fear-Riddled Markets

With markets and investors in a frenzy, these five funds have been making astonishing moves.

Volatility Alert: Brace for a Big Spike in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

Movement in utility stocks, gold, lumber, and Treasurys suggests that a huge spike in the VIX is around the corner. What to do next.

Volatility ETFs: The Worst Trade Around

Being right may not be enough with these investment vehicles.

VIX Tops Option Midday April 13

CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) very busy in midday options trading.

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