Market volatility explained simply. Discover what moves prices, how the VIX fear index works, and what historical and implied ...

Quick Read The VIX fell below the 19 line to around 18.82, down 2% on the session, after plunging 28% over the past month as ...

The VIX is called the “fear gauge.” But it is often a gauge of suppression, not fear — and understanding the difference can ...

In this video, we explore the difference between implied and realized volatility, how the VIX reflects market expectations, and why the “rule of sixteen” helps translate volatility into daily price ...

Here’s the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY), the ETF I use most often to try to hedge against sudden market breakdowns. The ProShares Short S&P 500 ETF (SH), ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ), ...

The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) is back on the move. The VIX climbed about 2% in early Monday trading, pushing back above 19 ...

Tue, March 24, 2026 at 1:56 PM UTC The VIX closed last week at almost 27, an 11% jump on the final trading day, and early signals this week show it climbing further. The fear gauge now sits at its ...

VIX-related ETFs offer asymmetric return potential, especially with current volatility levels well below historical averages, making long-VIX trades attractive now. Recent market calm masks ...

Have you ever heard the phrase “picking up pennies in front of a steamroller”? It’s a classic way to describe investment ...

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 falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the ...