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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.

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…

ProShares Funds Now Include New Volatility ETFs

Two new VIX funds have been added by ProShares to play the volatility index.

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.

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…

Using the VIX to Forecast the Market’s Direction

There’s a simple rule for determining if stocks are overbought or oversold.

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.

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 VXX has not yet collapsed the way it would seem that it should — considering the decline of the underlying VIX — but it…

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…

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.

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)…

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.

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.

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.

An Option Trade to Play the Yin and ‘Yang’ of Yahoo!

Someone apparently is expecting a major move in the VIX or at least a major volatility pop in the VIX options.

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.

Quiet VIX Reflects Broad Market

The CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) has been quiet lately, just like the broader market.

Stay Sharp When VIX Is High

A rally in the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) can mean a troubled market but rarely a meltdown.

What ‘the Fear Indicator’ Tells Us Now

Looking at the VIX today we see mixed short- and long-term signals, and the latter are hinting at a rising stock market in the future.

5 Lessons Learned From VIX ETFs

VIX ETFs offer traders a chance to play greed and volatility, but they’re only for advanced traders willing to shoulder a lot of risk.

VIX Concepts often Miss the Volatility Boat

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) moves in opposition to the market, with a roughly -.66 correlation. Implied volatility is currently high compared with historic volatility.

3 Best Funds to Profit From Volatility

With the VIX now above its most recent high of 21.44 in February, the mutual funds, ETFs and ETNs that invest in volatility are jumping.…

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