Tag: vix

There were a number of bearish negative divergences emerging in the equity market complex for several weeks. Standing alone, each divergence carries relevance only...

There have been some interesting developments in the markets during the past few weeks.  They could be signaling some warning signs, so I’d like...

Ah, the VIX.  Everyone’s favorite fear/greed instrument, but in reality it is probably one of the most misunderstood things in all of finance. So many...

Considering the way the markets behaved during the first half of the year, it should come as no surprise that there are high levels of...

On Thursday, the S&P 500 dropped 1.18%, ending its streak of days without a 1% move (up or down) at 62 days in a...

As U.S. equities prepared for a gap down at the open, investors were greeted with an assortment of headlines blaming anything from worries about weak earnings to...

One of the long used bearish points during this bull market has been volume is light.  The thinking is that low volume is a...

If by some cosmic accident the globe-engulfing wave of memetic market chatter about "record low volatility" hasn't bombarded you yet, this post has you...

As many investors begin to prepare for the long holiday weekend, the major indices are nearing a critical juncture. Is a breakout coming. Or...

It is difficult not to notice that volatility is getting crushed today. The Volatility Index (VIX) is nearing multi-year lows, which is in line...