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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.…

VIX Index Today: Could Latest Drop Signal a Stock Market Rise?

The fall in the VIX index has it trading at its lowest level since January 13, 2022, one full year ago. Here’s what to know.

What’s the VIX Trying to Voice?

I believe that the reason for declining VIX numbers isn’t lower fear but an increase in total capitulation.

It’s a Veritable VIX-plosion

But does the big move up actually mean anything?

Is Now the Right Time for a VIX ETF?

As options volatility makes more and more headlines, could this index-tracking fund make sense?

Watch VIX for Big Up Move Today

Looming weekends brings buyers to the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX). Consider going long the Fear Gauge.

Rising Stock Market Volatility: A Sign of the Times

Stock market volatility ain’t what it used to be. Unlike recent years, the VIX has been up consistently. Here’s what that means to investors

3 Best Funds to Leverage Market Volatility

While the bulls and bears duke it out, you can sit ringside and win with the best funds that leverage volatility. Here are three funds…

With VIX This Low, What You Need to Know

Is the current sub-16 VIX saying it’s “time to go”? A closer look at some recent history says, not necessarily. But the caution flag is…

Trade SPX Options Amid an Overblown VIX

VIX jumps re-inflate depressed option premiums, increasing the potential profits for all sorts of option-selling strategies. Consider these SPX options.

What Makes the Latest VIX Product Different

Most VIX products have a fatal flaw that makes long-term holding dangerous, but the new inverse VIX ETN may be different.

iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures TM ETN (VXX): The Quick Guide to VXX

The iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures TM ETN (VXX) offers exposure to the volatility of the “fear index”. Is VXX right for you?

Even Calmer Waters Ahead for the VIX?

While volatility is expected to eventually head back north, short-term bears might consider this options trade.

Traders: Profit From Volatility With These VXX Options

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is soaring again. Bet on its eventual downfall with this bearish VXX trade.

Options Now – Gold and Silver, VIX and VXX

Investors trading SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD) and iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) ETFs, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and its futures (NYSE: VXX).

Stay Safe in a Volatile Market

Because the VIX moves in opposition to the market, that says we want to go long when VIX gets overbought.

You Should Probably Just Ignore the VIX – Linkfest (July 23)

Find out why the dreaded VIX shouldn’t be so dreaded and just how much people love Chipotle burritos in today’s InvestorPlace linkfest.

Is the VIX Signaling a Market Top?

The low VIX reading shows that investors are feeling very confident, but the short-term picture looks vulnerable.

Stock Market Crash Alert: We’re on the Verge of a Major VIX Spike

Multiple factors point to an upcoming spike in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). This in turn could help trigger a stock market crash.

VIX Breaks Above 20 (and Could Stay There)

A continued correction in stocks, including a pullback in Apple, could keep the VIX advancing beyond 20.

Cheap VIX and Moribund SPY Could Bounce

The VIX and its 10-Day realized volatility are both low but they could soon bounce higher.

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