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VIX

The VIX, officially known as the CBOE Volatility Index, is a real-time market index that reflects investors’ expectations for volatility in the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. Calculated from option prices, it serves as a widely used indicator of market sentiment and risk. High VIX readings typically signal increased uncertainty or fear in the market, while low readings suggest stability.

Bank of America Warns of Volatility Ahead. These Low-Beta ETFs Could Be the Next Defensive Trade
Bank of America Warns of Volatility Ahead. These Low-Beta ETFs Could Be the Next Defensive Trade
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Just Had A Historic Collapse: Here's What Happened To S&P 500 Every Time Before
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Just Had A Historic Collapse: Here's What Happened To S&P 500 Every Time Before
Yardeni Says 'Market Bottom Is In' — Yet Volatility Says Otherwise
Yardeni Says 'Market Bottom Is In' — Yet Volatility Says Otherwise
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Just Had A Historic Collapse: Here's What Happened To S&P 500 Every Time Before
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Just Had A Historic Collapse: Here's What Happened To S&P 500 Every Time Before
Yardeni Says 'Market Bottom Is In' — Yet Volatility Says Otherwise
Yardeni Says 'Market Bottom Is In' — Yet Volatility Says Otherwise
VIX, Wall Street's Fear Gauge, Is Skyrocketing—Here's How To Trade It
VIX, Wall Street's Fear Gauge, Is Skyrocketing—Here's How To Trade It
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Is Back–And Buying It Might Save Your Summer
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Is Back–And Buying It Might Save Your Summer

VIX Recent News

Markets Gripped By Pessimism As Bearish Sentiment Breaks 35-Year Record, Remains Above 50% For 8 Straight Weeks
Markets Gripped By Pessimism As Bearish Sentiment Breaks 35-Year Record, Remains Above 50% For 8 Straight Weeks
The bearish sentiment, measured by AAII Sentiment Survey, broke a record this week as it stayed above the 50%-mark for the eighth time.
S&P 500 Typically Gains 18% In A Year After VIX Drops From 50 To 30 Level: Here's What Analysts Say
S&P 500 Typically Gains 18% In A Year After VIX Drops From 50 To 30 Level: Here's What Analysts Say
The S&P 500 has given a 17.9% median return each time the CBOE Volatility Index has fallen from over 50 to the 30 level.
Charles Schwab Tells Investors To Prioritize 'Low Volatility, High Quality' Investments Amid Century-High Tariff Turmoil
Charles Schwab Tells Investors To Prioritize 'Low Volatility, High Quality' Investments Amid Century-High Tariff Turmoil
As the bond market reels from the spiking yields and the surge in volatility, analysts say "Trump put" was a potential policy response to it.
Volatility Gauge VIX More Than Doubles In 3 Days: Crosses The 45 Mark For 2nd Day, 1st Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis
Volatility Gauge VIX More Than Doubles In 3 Days: Crosses The 45 Mark For 2nd Day, 1st Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis
The CBOE Volatility Index spike is mimicking historical patterns similar to the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
JPMorgan Launches New Product For Investors Betting On Falling Volatility (CORRECTED)
JPMorgan Launches New Product For Investors Betting On Falling Volatility (CORRECTED)
JP Morgan launches VIX Short-Term Futures ETN to benefit from decreased market volatility, despite market expectations for volatility to continue or increase.
Volatility Drops Sharply: How Popular VIX ETFs Are Responding
Volatility Drops Sharply: How Popular VIX ETFs Are Responding
VIX ETFs are popular tools for hedging or speculating on volatility, tracking VIX futures. VIXY, VIXM, VXX, VXZ for short-term plays, SVIX for inverse volatility, UVXY for aggressive traders. Today's drop means gains for SVIX and declines for VXX, VIXY, and UVXY.
Stocks Fall As Treasury Yields, Dollar Rise; Nvidia Hits Record Highs: What's Driving Markets Monday?
Stocks Fall As Treasury Yields, Dollar Rise; Nvidia Hits Record Highs: What's Driving Markets Monday?
U.S. major indices fell on Monday as rising Treasury yields and a strengthening dollar dampened risk sentiment. Investors are reassessing the economic outlook and weighing potential risks tied to the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate moves.
EXCLUSIVE: Cboe CEO Says Robinhood Growth 'An Eye Opener,' Unpredictable 2024 Election Could Increase Market Volatility
EXCLUSIVE: Cboe CEO Says Robinhood Growth 'An Eye Opener,' Unpredictable 2024 Election Could Increase Market Volatility
The CEO of CBOE is impressed by Robinhood's growth and how big the growth of retail investors has been in recent years.
The VIX And Market Climb: Should We Care?
The VIX And Market Climb: Should We Care?
By Michael Lebowitz The financial media frequently opines on what the daily gyrations of the VIX (implied volatility index) signal regarding investor sentiment. Despite how often it is quoted and discussed, many investors do not truly appreciate what implied volatility measures.
BlackRock Strategist On Market Jitters: Expect Volatility, But Stay Positive On US Equities And This Emerging Market
BlackRock Strategist On Market Jitters: Expect Volatility, But Stay Positive On US Equities And This Emerging Market
Whether it's small-cap stocks or large-caps, "these months tend to be seasonally volatile," BlackRock's Gargi Pal Chaudhuri says.
From Stocks To Bonds: CBOE's VIXTLT Index Adds New Twist To Volatility
From Stocks To Bonds: CBOE's VIXTLT Index Adds New Twist To Volatility
The VIXTLT isn't just a standalone tool — it's part of a broader suite of indices that help investors navigate market volatility.
Lawrence Summers Calls For SEC Investigation Into Unprecedented VIX Movement
Lawrence Summers Calls For SEC Investigation Into Unprecedented VIX Movement
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has urged the SEC to conduct an investigation into the historic surge in the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) that occurred on Monday.
Key Volatility Indicator Flashes Bear Signal- Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Bull Market?
Key Volatility Indicator Flashes Bear Signal- Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Bull Market?
The VIX ended last week just above 16, bringing it to its highest level in 2024.  What does this tell us about investor sentiment, and how does this compare to previous market cycles?
Volatility 101: Decoding the Market's Pulse for Strategic Options Trading And Portfolio Growth
Volatility 101: Decoding the Market's Pulse for Strategic Options Trading And Portfolio Growth
Forget graceful waltzes and headbanging mosh pits. Market volatility is closer to a dynamic tango, sometimes smooth and seductive, other times a whirlwind of passionate steps. High volatility brings bold spins and dramatic dips, while low volatility whispers of gentle sway and predictable rhythms.
2024 A Bob-And-Weave Stock Market Coming
2024 A Bob-And-Weave Stock Market Coming
This appeared to subscribers yesterday.
VIX At Pre-Pandemic Low: Is Wall Street's Fear Gauge Mispricing Risk Of Downturn?
VIX At Pre-Pandemic Low: Is Wall Street's Fear Gauge Mispricing Risk Of Downturn?
VIX index hits lowest point since pandemic, as equities try to regain 2023 highs; it's seen as a measure of market volatility, higher means more uncertainty, lower usually good for stocks.
Consequences Are Always Unintended
Consequences Are Always Unintended
By Lance Roberts
Is the Equity Market On Thin Ice? VIX Term Structure Sheds Light On Looming Risks
Is the Equity Market On Thin Ice? VIX Term Structure Sheds Light On Looming Risks
As the market grapples with potential near-term bullish drivers, one key indicator of downside pressure has awakened after a prolonged pause. The CBOE Volatility Index, often referred to as the "fear index", gauges the anticipated volatility of the S&P 500 index over the ensuing 30 days.
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