The CBOE Volatility Index was poised for a lower open on Tuesday as the S&P 500 futures jumped about 2% before the bell. Heading into the New Year’s holiday last week, overall volumes in the ...

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 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 ...

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

S&P 500 climbs past 200-day average amid easing VIX The S&P 500 has risen above its 200-day moving average, a chart level often seen as a marker of long-term trend shifts. This coincides with the CBOE ...

A moving average is a popular technical analysis tool used to reflect trends in the stock market and individual equities. Option traders use moving averages to determine which direction an equity’s ...

The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index <.VIX> pierced the 10 level, trading as low as 9.97 Friday morning as the broad stock market turned flat. The VIX, often called Wall Street's fear ...