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Predicting Volatility With the VIX, Part 2

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader

Learn how the VIX can be used to help identify entry and exit points, even when market volatility is high.

Mr. VIX and Sweet 16

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Short volatility strategies can be lucrative even with a VIX at 16 or 15, provided realized volatility in the market ends up being much lower.

Fear Be Percolating in the VIX

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) jumped 17%, sending option prices higher.

The #1 Way to Invest for Retirement

By Brian Hunt, InvestorPlace CEO

What I’m going to share with you is a “secret” in the sense that few people use it. It’s really an “open secret.” Nobody has…

The VIX Is a Trader’s Best Friend Right Now (VXX)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

Market volatility is elevated, and therein lies opportunity. Bulls and bears alike can pick their spots for profits in the VXX.

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.

VIX Is Back in Black in 10-Day Rally

By Adam Warner

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) has moved up more than 30% in the last 10 trading days.

Not Enough Fear in the VIX Fear Gauge

By Adam Warner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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…

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