Wall Street's fear gauge reached levels not seen in nearly a year on Monday as an oil shock continued to roil global markets. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) topped the 30 level for the first time ...

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 ...

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 ...

VIX ETFs use futures to track market volatility, not direct VIX numbers, suitable for tactical trades. Contango and high fees can erode long-term returns in VIX ETFs; they're best for short-term ...

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 ...

Three market indicators tend to dominate financial media coverage and investor sentiment. The S&P 500 gauges equity market strength, while the 10-year Treasury yield reflects interest rate ...

In a November 27, 2024, Seeking Alpha article on the 2X Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) product, I concluded: The UVIX product will turbocharge short-term upside price action in the VIX, but the ETF’s ...

The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF delivers high monthly income, consistently yielding over 15% annually since inception, making it attractive for income-focused investors. The ETF’s core strategy is ...

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 ...

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 ...