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3 VIX ETFs To Trade Looming Election Volatility

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

Barclays to Reverse Split VIX ETN

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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…

VIX Below 20, Is Volatility Cheap?

The VIX is back to pre-flash-crash levels, but you may still be overpaying for options.

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

The dilemma faced by people who are stuck with the textbook version of the VIX-SPX relationship reminds me of the great quote attributed to Mark…

1997 Déjà Vu: Why May 7 Could Trigger a $7 Trillion Stampede

Why Is the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) So Low in 2023?

The VIX topped out in late January, even though the S&P 500 didn’t bottom until October. Here’s what you need to know about the VIX…

VIX Offshoot XIV Takes Bumpy Ride to Top

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) offshoot VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (NYSE: XIV) has returned 82% to investors.

VIX Sets Record With 1 Million Contracts

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) set a record, trading more than one million contracts. The CBOE may trade volatility indexes on equities and ETFs.

17 Stocks the VIX’s Buy Signal Will Help Boost

Look for short-term bullish opportunities for these 17 companies that are moving into technically stronger trading trends.

3 Stocks to Sell Ahead of the Coming VIX Spike

As the VIX’s cycle begins to creep upward, investors would be wise to bail on these stocks to sell before their volatility destroys returns.

Why the VIX May Challenge All-Time Lows

The S&P 500 could make a run at 2,200 to 2,300 over the next six to 12 months and, if it does, it is very…

Options Focus – Apple Bites, VIX-Lite

A focus on the options market for Thursday shows Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) busy heading into expiration Friday while traders bet the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)…

Play the VIX Super Spike With SPY ETF Options

The fear-driven VIX super spike has boosted SPY ETF option premiums. Use bull put spreads to profit.

Should You Buy the VIX Spike?

The VIX has gained 20% in the past two days, but this could be a bullish sign for the broader market.

The VIX Is Approaching Historic Lows. Here’s What You Should Be Buying Now.

With the volatility index near record lows, investors should be positioning themselves defensively ahead of a potential VIX spike.

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