The major equity indexes are sliding, red screens are multiplying, yet the CBOE Volatility Index ($VIX), and by extension, ...

Investors cried foul on April 18 after the Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, rose 10% in the course of a single hour during the morning options auction, just as VIX derivatives were expiring. They ...

Today we're going to look at how we can play the market's "fear gauge"--known as the VIX, for a 7.5% dividend that's as steady as they come. As you can guess, the VIX has been on the rise this year as ...

The VIX is on a streak of trading below 20 The S&P 500 Index (SPX) has been in a steady uptrend for several months now. Naturally, this has led to a subdued CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). In case you’re ...

On Friday afternoon, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was down a steep 11%, signaling a cooling of market fear. But for traders who thrive on volatility, the real action lies in the ETFs that track and ...

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The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), commonly known as the fear index, measures the market's expectation of short-term volatility among stocks. Based on S&P 500 index options with near-term expiration ...

A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...

When investors are anxiously buying and selling, causing stock market prices to reach greater highs and lows, the VIX tends to rise. Whereas when markets trade within a narrow range, the VIX remains ...