Cross-asset volatilities declined across the board on the back of President-elect Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent to Treasury secretary. The VIX Index fell to 13.5 last Friday - its lowest level ...

While the VIX index ended last week unch’d at 14.5%, there were notable changes underneath the index surface. Read more here.

The stock market has been climbing despite rising geopolitical tensions after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás ...

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In a mid-June Barchart article on the VIX index, I wrote: The turbulent economic and geopolitical landscapes could cause the stock market to fall in the blink of an eye. Given the range since 2008 and ...

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 ...

Wall Street's fear gauge — the VIX — spiked by the second biggest percentage in its history on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve jolted the stock market by saying it would dial back its ...

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 ...

Stock investors and traders look for every subtle sign that can help them predict the future movements of stock prices. VIX and other volatility indices can help investors gauge market sentiment and ...