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Not Enough Fear in the VIX Fear Gauge

By Adam Warner Jul 14, 2011

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) may be accurately pricing in the fear that is roiling the markets this summer.

Do You Know Squat About VXX?

By Adam Warner Jun 23, 2010

If you think the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX) mirrors the VIX, you’re mistaken.

VIX Down, Sees Big Block Trades

By Adam Warner Feb 28, 2011

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) has had several large block trades this morning including a put spread and a straight buy of 20,000 calls.

How to Buy Market Protection Now (VIX)

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 7, 2016

The VIX has come crashing down, offering an opportunity for traders to play implied volatility and protect their holdings.

Trade of the Day: CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

By Ken Trester Jul 26, 2017

At a time that so many warning signs are flashing around the world, the VIX got down to just 9.04 on Tuesday.

VIX Rallies – Christmas Miracle or White Noise?

By Adam Warner Dec 27, 2010

There may be less to today’s VIX rally than meets the eye, as VIX futures fail to follow the same large trend upward.

3 VIX ETFs to Buy to Bet on Volatility

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2020

Investors can deploy VIX ETFs as short-term hedges. But remember, these products aren’t credible long-term choices for your portfolio.

3 Ways to Make the VIX Work for You

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 11, 2013

The VIX made headlines with last week’s historic 39% drop, but here’s why you should watch this index even when markets aren’t fearful.

Can the VIX Tell You When to Buy or Sell?

By Adam Warner Jun 7, 2010

Find out how useful the VIX is in determining when the market is overbought or oversold.

Analyzing the VIX Is a Useless Waste of Time

By Mark Putrino, CMT Apr 22, 2019

Many analysts and journalists routinely talk about the VIX index, but few have any idea of what exactly it is that they are talking about.

3 VIX ETFs To Trade Looming Election Volatility

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2020

Here are several VIX ETFs that offer exposure to volatility ahead of the U.S. Presidential election.

Barclays to Reverse Split VIX ETN

By ETFguide Oct 29, 2010

Barclays plans a reverse split of its VIX ETN, giving shareholders of record Nov. 8 one share for every four shares held in the exchange-traded…

Don’t Overreact to Yesterday’s Big VIX Move

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 21, 2013

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.

Volatile VIX Should Close 2010 Where it Began

By Adam Warner Dec 30, 2010

The VIX in 2010 was highly volatile, tripling in value at one-point, but finishing the year about where it started near $17.

Egypt Gives VIX a Volatility Rush

By Adam Warner Jan 31, 2011

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) exploded in response to riots in Egypt, along with option traders covering their short sales.

Be Prepared for the Next Surge in Volatility

By Apr 9, 2014

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…

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

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jul 14, 2014

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…

Hedging VIX Volatility an Advanced Strategy

By Mark Sebastian Feb 1, 2011

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has become volatile again following Egyptian street demonstrations. Traders are seeking ways to insure their portfolios.

Option Traders Still Betting on Lower Volatility

By Chris McKhann, optionMONSTER Mar 27, 2012

Both the VIX and the VXX are increasingly popular among option traders as volatility is expected to keep dropping.

Volatility Spares VIX, Hits GLD and SLV

By Adam Warner May 17, 2011

Volatility is impacting pricing in SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD), iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) and iShares Russell 2000 Index (NYSE: IWM) but not the…

Stubborn VIX Holding Back the Goodies

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jun 9, 2011

Little movement in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) is influencing low option premium levels in the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) despite a declining…