SVIX is an ETF that inversely tracks VIX futures; it gains value when VIX drops and loses value when VIX spikes.-1x Short VIX Futures ETF should be actively traded, not held long term, due to its ...

In a mid-June Barchart article on the VIX index, I wrote: The turbulent economic and geopolitical landscapes could cause the stock market to fall in the blink of an eye. Given the range since 2008 and ...

A slightly higher VIX can favor strategies that reduce risk into event weeks. Some managers trim exposure or add hedges with ...

Wall Street's "fear gauge" is showing not too much fear going into the new year. The Cboe Volatility Index was flat for the ...

The Chicago Board Options Exchange’s VIX volatility index is often referred to as “Wall Street’s fear gauge,” and it is currently showing that investors aren’t scared. The VIX currently stands close ...

Stocks are volatile. That much is understood by most investors, but what exactly is volatility and how is it measured for the overall stock market? You may have seen references to something called the ...

Buy low, sell high. The trend is your friend. Sell in May and go away. Wall Street is teeming with familiar financial adages. But there’s one you may not have heard of: “When the VIX is high, it’s ...

Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. The financial world has been awash this year with stories of volatile stock markets ...

In this article, we delve into the concept of volatility and explore intriguing opportunities to use it to our advantage. Generally, volatility refers to the magnitude of price fluctuations relative ...