Tag: volatility index

The financial press and related blogs are packed with tales of worry about the record low VIX Volatility Index (INDEXCBOE:VIX) levels. With the move below...

This post was written with Craig Basinger of Richardson GMP. Earlier this week the VIX Volatility Index (INDEXCBOE:VIX,), which measures U.S. equity market volatility, moved...

The VIX Volatility Index (INDEXCBOE:VIX) has fallen sharply over the past few weeks.  This has caused some buzz and merits some additional digging. Might be...

The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) and the NASDAQ Composite (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) indices registered new record highs last week. Stocks found support from a steady flow of...

Traders are always asking me how to trade volatility. Short volatility has certainly been the way to go this year with VIX Short-Term Futures (NYSEARCA:VXX)...

In this investing research note, we will analyze key stock market indicators, consider the current trend of the S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP:.INX), and discuss emerging themes...

Over the weekend, I read an article arguing that we are potentially about to enter a bull market in volatility - see VIX Volatility...

“History has not dealt kindly with the aftermath of protracted periods of low risk premiums” – Alan Greenspan The ability to see beyond the observable...

Realized volatility on the S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP:.INX) is approaching historically low levels; similar levels that were achieved in June 1996 and March 2007. Both...

In this investing research note, we will analyze key stock market indicators, weigh the health of the S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP:.INX), and discuss old...