The Cboe Volatility Index — known as the VIX or Wall Street’s “fear gauge” — has surged over 60% so far this year to trade above 27.3 earlier this week. This is a "statistically unusual level," and ...

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 ...

The VIX, or "fear gauge," measures expected stock market volatility over 30 days. A higher VIX suggests increased market stress and potential stock market declines. Stock market uncertainty from ...

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 ...

Investors and traders alike have surely run across the Volatility Index, commonly referred to as the VIX, in headlines from time to time. Many are quick to overlook this valuable indicator since they ...

What it does: Tracks short-term VIX futures contracts. Why it matters now: The VIX has plummeted more than 65% since peaking in early April, leaving room for big upside potential if market jitters ...

Sometimes, experiences in the stock market may feel like a long, unpredictable road trip through Texas: One minute, it's bumper-to-bumper chaos, and in the thick of it, using your blinkers may even be ...

With the S&P 500 Index (SPX) hitting new all-time highs recently, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX ) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-February. This isn't unexpected, as the VIX tends to move ...

Aiming to track the front-month VIX futures contracts, ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (BATS: VIXY) offers direct exposure to short-term volatility. VIXY acts as a hedge against stock market ...