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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…

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

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

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…

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.

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.

Volatility Spares VIX, Hits GLD and SLV

By Adam Warner

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

By ETFguide

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

Hedging VIX Volatility an Advanced Strategy

By Mark Sebastian

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

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

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 Sets Record With 1 Million Contracts

By OptionsZone Experts

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.

Using the VIX to Forecast the Market’s Direction

By Adam Warner

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

VIX Below 20, Is Volatility Cheap?

By Adam Warner

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)

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

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

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options

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…

VIX Offshoot XIV Takes Bumpy Ride to Top

By Adam Warner

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

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

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor

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…

Options Focus – Apple Bites, VIX-Lite

By Adam Warner

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.

By Michael A. Gayed

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

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

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

By Gabriel Osorio-Mazzilli, InvestorPlace Contributor

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!

By Stutland Volatility Group

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?

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group

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

By Adam Warner

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

Stay Sharp When VIX Is High

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician

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

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