Discover four strategic ways to trade the VIX using ETFs and ETNs. Learn to manage volatility for better investment decisions ...

In recent months, we've spent a lot of time discussing the current period of historically low volatility, and what it means for stocks in the short- and long-term. Needless to say, the ongoing lull in ...

Wall Street's favorite barometer of anxiety is flashing something close to serenity as 2025 winds down, even after a powerful ...

Looking for an edge in the options market? BayCrest managing director, equity derivatives David Boole shares how he is using options to play the VIX (^VIX) and small caps (IWM) now. To watch more ...

The Cboe Volatility Index — which is often referred to as "Wall Street's fear gauge" — was trading 3.7% higher on Friday, ...

How options traders are playing equities and the VIX after last week's stock market mayhem After last week's short-lived -- but dramatic -- stock market sell-off, a couple of the options trading ...

With a late-day drop for stocks, the S&P Volatility Index, or VIX, had a near-flat close with Monday, ending the final day of the October contract at 53.11. A trick, or a treat? The answer depends on ...

A vertical call spread is a terrible way to hedge against a volatility eruption Over the past six months, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has averaged a reading of 11.58 -- lower than its one-year ...

What’s Driving the Resurgence in VIX Options Trading? VIX® volatility index option volumes are averaging over 740k contracts a day so far this year, which if sustained, would make 2023 a record volume ...

The Volatility S&P 500 Index VIX had an interesting morning session to start the holiday week, opening lower Monday and hitting support around $17.35 before starting a furious rally up to $19 over the ...