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 ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He ...

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 ...

VIX ETFs use futures to track market volatility, not direct VIX numbers, suitable for tactical trades. Contango and high fees can erode long-term returns in VIX ETFs; they're best for short-term ...

The Cboe Volatility Index surged to over 52 points on April 8, 2025, the highest since March 2020, indicating extreme market volatility. ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and iPath Series B S ...

Barclays plans to reverse split shares of a volatility-linked exchange traded note that has plunged in value this year along with the CBOE Volatility Index while stocks rise to the highest levels ...

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, ...

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-1x Short VIX Futures ETF is an inverse play that shorts VIX futures and has seen a 120% increase since its launch in April 2022. SVIX is exempt from paying dividends and issues K-1 tax forms, meaning ...

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 ...