Be like Buffett and use the VIX to buy fear and sell greed in the SPY. The VIX finally closed below 30 on Friday and below the 20-day moving average of 31.20. It is also nearing the critical 27.50 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The VIXM ETF provides exposure to medium-term VIX futures. VIX futures-based products tend to have roll-decay. However, the effect is not as pronounced with VIXM as the VIX curve tends to be flatter ...

The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN is an inefficient hedge against market volatility due to concerns involving tracking error, negative roll yield, and timing difficulties.

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

The current Iranian conflict is certainly creating anxiety and uncertainty, but the jump in volatility is also presenting a ...