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VIX Rally Looks Like Real Volatility Lift

The rally in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) appears real.

Introducing VIX Weekly Options

VIX Weeklys, which are weekly options on VIX futures, offer a whole new way to trade the volatility of volatility.

Rapid Moves in VIX Should Slow

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) and the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX) have been unusually volatile lately.

Your Guide to Hedging With the VIX

There are many ways to hedge with the VIX depending on your time frame.

Fade the VIX Index Super Spike With VXX

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…

The Big VIX Picture

The VIX seems to have found a pretty comfortable range here, but there are some real changes below the surface.

A Glitch in the VIX

The CBOE Volatility Index-VIX has a tendency to look weaker on Fridays and stronger on Mondays when no real change in volatility has occurred. Find…

Is This the End of VIX Downtrend?

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) moved in the last week in a range of over 30 and down to 20.

VIX Rally Portends Market Move … Or Not

The 10-Day Simple Moving Average in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) shows mixed signals.

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…

A Better Way to Trade the VIX?

A new ETN could solve some of the problems with the current VIX products.

Predicting Volatility With the VIX

The VIX is the best gauge of risk and sentiment available to the investing public, and can be used effectively by any trader within any…

Don’t Be Fooled by the VIX

The VIX exaggerates fear levels on Mondays.

Beware the Falling VIX in December

December’s VIX performance is notoriously unreliable and prone to reversal. It may actually be a contrary indicator for the broader market.

VIX Downtrend Urges Trader Discipline

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is in an extended downtrend but is sending mixed signals to traders trying to predict market moves.

8 VIX Trading Myths Debunked

When it comes to the VIX, nothing trades quite like you think it should.

How to Embrace the VIX Super Spike With VXX

Opportunity abounds amid the new volatility bull market. Use VXX options to capitalize on the next VIX spike.

Be Wary of VIX Calls Calling the Market

VIX calls are acting contrary to their contrary role.

Buy VIX Calls for Cheap Protection

The combination of a depressed VIX and steady stock market gains means that volatility is cheap. Now’s the time to buy VIX calls to protect…

VIX Goes to Canada

The TMX Group Inc. launched a volatility index called the S&P/TSX 60 VIX.

The Uphill Battle for VIX Bulls

The VIX continues to sit at annual lows, but trying to wager on upside is probably more difficult than you think.

VIX Says, ‘Blah Humbug!’

Sentiment is complacent on the VIX into March

What is the VIX Signaling?

The VIX has dropped about 30% in a mere three weeks. So what, if anything, is the fear index saying about the market?

VIX Goes on Holiday

The VIX may look a bit heavy as we head into the July 4th holiday, but there’s something traders tend to forget when it comes…

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