I’ll offer three rules and one corollary for exploiting market opportunities; they’re enabled by a risk-mitigation algorithm. The rules emphasize quantitative calibrations over emotion, and doing so ...

As the market grapples with potential near-term bullish drivers, one key indicator of downside pressure has awakened after a prolonged pause. The CBOE Volatility Index, often referred to as the "fear ...

The VIX index is often called the “fear gauge.” But it may be more accurately described as a gauge of suppression, not fear. When volatility is being sold, the VIX can stay low even as risks build ...

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 term structure of VIX refers to the characteristic differences in the volatility calculated for options of different maturities. The concept of term structure is essential in the pricing and ...

I recently switched my strategy to focus on hedging the iPath S&P 500 VIX short-term fund (VXX) by taking a position in the iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures (VXZ)--or solely shorting VXZ depending ...

The VIX jumped to above 16 following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave its policy rate unchanged. The volatility index could finish at a 1-month high in the coming days, with a potential ...

Trading VIX (Volatility Index) options requires understanding their unique structure, as they track the implied volatility of the S&P 500 over the next 30 days rather than a specific underlying asset.