If you follow financial markets at all, you have probably heard of the Vix. It has certainly been in the news a bit recently, having popped more than 25% in a week to hit levels not seen since October ...

The VIX is on a streak of trading below 20 The S&P 500 Index (SPX) has been in a steady uptrend for several months now. Naturally, this has led to a subdued CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). In case you’re ...

The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY-2.42%) is essentially the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF with leverage, tracking the same S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index but using 1.5x ...

Buy low, sell high. The trend is your friend. Sell in May and go away. Wall Street is teeming with familiar financial adages. But there’s one you may not have heard of: “When the VIX is high, it’s ...

If you want a clear read on how geopolitical events have shaped markets in 2026, look no further than the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX. The VIX estimates expected volatility in the S&P 500 over the ...

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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 ...

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 ...

In this article, we delve into the concept of volatility and explore intriguing opportunities to use it to our advantage. Generally, volatility refers to the magnitude of price fluctuations relative ...

On Friday afternoon, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was down a steep 11%, signaling a cooling of market fear. But for traders who thrive on volatility, the real action lies in the ETFs that track and ...

The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF delivers high monthly income, consistently yielding over 15% annually since inception, making it attractive for income-focused investors. The ETF’s core strategy is ...