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 ...

Wall Street's fear gauge, or VIX, is flashing red as the S&P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY, plunges and volatility explodes higher on Tuesday. With the VIX surging roughly 30% morning ...

Hedging helps investors limit losses when markets turn unpredictable. Here are the most effective strategies for protecting equity portfolios in 2026.

The current Iranian conflict is certainly creating anxiety and uncertainty, but the jump in volatility is also presenting a buying opportunity in U.S. equity markets. The S & P 500 recently ...