Looking Back: Calm Turns to Caution VIX Movement: The VIX started the week calm at 15.03 (July 28), hovered in the 15–16 range, then surged to 20.38 by the close on August 1. This sharp jump marked a sudden return of market anxiety after weeks of low volatility. (Yahoo Finance VIX Data) Volatility ETFs: UVXY and VXX, which had been […]
US stocks hit new highs the week of July 14, 2025, but a Fed Chair firing rumor sparked a VIX spike on July 16. Discover what drove volatility and market risk.
US market volatility hit new lows in July 2025 as stocks soared. See what drove VIX, VXX, UVXY, and what risks could shake up markets this summer.
US market volatility dropped in late June 2025—see why, what’s next for VIX, UVXY, and VXX, and which risks traders are watching now.
Why Volatility Products Moved the Way They Did (Week of June 23, 2025) Looking Back: The Week That Was Key source links:Morningstar: June 2025 Market Outlook | SWBC Weekly Review | S&P Global VIX commentary | CNBC 5 Things June 27 Looking Forward: What Could Move Volatility in July and August? Upcoming events and seasonality […]
In the world of options trading, understanding implied volatility (IV) is crucial. But what exactly is IV and why does it matter? Let’s explore. What is Implied Volatility? In simple terms, implied volatility measures how much the market expects a stock’s price to change in the future. It is implied by the prices of options […]
What are put options? Put options are a type of financial contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price (known as the strike price) on or before a specific date in the future. In simpler terms, it’s like buying insurance for your stocks […]
A Covered Call is a popular financial strategy, but what exactly does it entail? A Covered Call is often used by investors seeking to generate a consistent income stream. It involves owning or buying shares of a stock, and then selling call options on those shares. Think of it this way: you own a house […]
In recent years, more and more traders have turned to VXX as a strategy for earning recurring income. But what is VXX exactly? VXX is an exchange-traded note (ETN) that tracks the Volatility Index, also known as the VIX or “fear index.” This index measures expected market volatility over the next 30 days using S&P […]
Reason 1: Technical Analysis cannot predict the future People who say Technical Analysis does not work think TA is a tool to predict the future. I must admit I was one of them. Obviously, no one can predict the future. What people misunderstand is that TA is a tool to provide “actionable points” in the […]
Do you want to read the VIX? A quick answer is to watch the S&P 500 movement and its options. They have a strong inverse correlation. However, VIX also exhibits an interesting weekly pattern. Have you ever noticed that VIX seems to go lower on Fridays (VIX Weekend effect) and jump back higher on Mondays […]
I bet you probably thought this was going to be another “buy VIX future or options to prepare for a market crash” article. Sorry to disappoint you but I am not going to recommend that in this article. What I will discuss though, is provide some examples of how using VIX, VIX9D, VIX3M, and VIX6M […]