The question of whether the VIX, which closed at 36.53 on Thursday, is high or low, depends a great deal upon the historical backdrop one uses to make the comparison. In the chart below (), I have ...
The VIX printed a bullish kicker candlestick ahead of CPI data and the Fed's decision on interest rates. The candlestick suggests higher prices may come on Tuesday. Ready to turn the market’s comeback ...
The VIX by itself isn't predictive. It gains predictive value when its implied volatility is compared to actual market volatility. Moments when implied volatility exceeds real volatility by 10 units ...
The VIX index reflects the implied volatility of put and call options on the stocks in the S&P 500 index. Implied volatility is the consensus expectation of future price variance. Since options are ...
Last week the broad media began discussing in panicky terms the recent increase in interest rates. Specifically they noted how closed-end funds and ETFs like the SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond Fund ...
The VIX was looking to print a reversal candlestick on Tuesday, indicating volatility may increase in the stock market. The VIX measures the amount of fear and stress in the S&P 500. Unlock your ...
The VIX, or Volatility Index, was created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993. It's commonly nicknamed the 'Fear Index,' and for good reason. By measuring short-term S&P 500 options ...
Dave Jilek is the chief investment strategist at $9.6 billion Gateway Investment Advisers. In an interview, Jilek lays out the lingering concerns that are keeping the VIX at above-average levels. He ...