Tag: volatility
Historically Low Volatility Index (VIX) Isn’t Telling Entire Story
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...
This Market Volatility Indicator Is At A 21 Year Low
Another look at market volatility that will leave you scratching your head
In this article I look at an alternative view of volatility, and it's...
Market Complacency Ruling The Day Into U.S. Presidential Election
What, Me Worry?  As we contemplate the upcoming U.S. presidential election one of 720Global's chief investment related concerns is the potential for the election results...
Weekend Market Commentary: Diversification In Trading
Big Picture:
One of the truths of markets is that we don’t get to choose the market environment. Investors want markets that go up all...
Market Indicators Point To Higher Volatility Near-Term
The current weight of evidence continues to suggest a neutral/bearish toward equities as a whole, with short opportunities available in select areas. One of...
Why Investors Must Adapt To A Changing Market Environment
The Big Picture - A Changing Market Environment
Markets are constantly changing and and understanding a changing market environment is essential for long term success.
In...
Stocks Catch A Bid But Divergence In Volatility Persists
For the past two weeks, we have been discussing a divergence in Volatility. Specifically, the observation is that the move lower for the stock market...
Volatility And The State Of The Stock Market Decline
Last weekend we took a look at a divergence in volatility. Specifically, I said that we haven’t seen the explosion in volatility that typically...
Treasuries Find A Bid As Stock Market Volatility Jumps
I my best to make time to communicate my thoughts on the markets each week. This week, I am going to share an article...
COT Report: Futures Positions In Gold And Crude Oil Hit New...
The following is a recap of The COT Report (Commitment Of Traders) released by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) looking at futures positions...
