The VIX recently surpassed 40 amid trade-war volatility for the first time since 2020. The VIX moves inversely to the S&P 500 and indicates expected market volatility. To capitalize on the spike, ...

These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

The ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF offers -0.5x daily inverse exposure to the VIX, suitable for short-term hedging and tactical trades. SVXY is best used by investors with higher risk ...

We discuss the mechanics behind the VIX and its historical behaviour, before exploring simple strategies to trade the VIXY and SVXY. The VIXY and SVXY are effective tools to trade the VIX only in the ...

Currently, short-term VIX futures are experiencing rolling costs (first to second month futures) greater than 10%, which is working in favor of my short iPath S&P 500 VIX short-term fund (VXX) ...

When investors are anxiously buying and selling, causing stock market prices to reach greater highs and lows, the VIX tends to rise. Whereas when markets trade within a narrow range, the VIX remains ...

Gauge under scrutiny: The VIX, long viewed as the market’s fear barometer, has shown restrained moves despite ongoing geopolitical and inflation risks. Risk of blind spots: A calm VIX during elevated ...

One trading indicator that is very popular during moments of market uncertainty is the CBOE Volatility index, which is sometimes known as Vix or even called the “fear index”. Vix is calculated from ...

Since the 2008 financial crisis, I’ve been contacted regularly by clients and readers who are looking for effective and cost-efficient methods for hedging their portfolios. The more time I’ve spent ...

India VIX, the key volatility indicator for Indian stock markets, is currently under close watch as traders and investors ...

The CBOE Volatility Index—also known as the VIX—is a primary gauge of stock market volatility. The VIX volatility index offers insight into how financial professionals are feeling about near-term ...