The VIX index is by far the most popular volatility indicator, but it's not the only one. The VOLI is similar to VIX in construction, with one key difference. VOLI only uses at the money SPY options ...

What is Vix? We explain how the fear index could guide your investment decisions. Call options give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specific asset at a set price at a set time, while ...

There’s an epidemic that has infected the stock market, in a way that is wreaking havoc on those of us who like to write ...

Market volatility remains subdued as measured by the CBOE Volatility (VIX) Index. VIX is a real-time index that represents the market expectation for near-term volatility in the S&P 500 index.

The U.S. stock market is struggling, but you may still want to give the bulls the benefit of the doubt. That’s the conclusion I draw from a landmark study into using volatility as a market-timing ...

The recent surge in stocks on the heels of the U.S. election has so far coincided with a drop in Wall Street’s fear gauge, as investors watch market volatility for clues as to whether the rally will ...

Equity investors who want a broad-based hedge have essentially three vehicles from which to choose: equity index options (SPY, SPX, ES, etc.), VIX futures (or their ETF permutations), and VIX options.

Stock investors and traders look for every subtle sign that can help them predict the future movements of stock prices. VIX and other volatility indices can help investors gauge market sentiment and ...

The CBOE VIX indicator is hitting bearish levels of 12-13 as equities hit new highs. Large VIX institutional call option purchases are flashing warning signs to retail investors looking to acquire ...

Funny thing about the stock market: Fear and greed are clearly the dominant emotional drivers for tens of millions of investors. But if you allow fear and greed to drive your trading decisions... Well ...