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 ...

News of an easing of U.S.-China trade tensions has not only added another leg up for the stock market but it's finally notably impacted an important indicator of market angst. The Cboe Volatility ...

Trading VIX (Volatility Index) options requires understanding their unique structure, as they track the implied volatility of the S&P 500 over the next 30 days rather than a specific underlying asset.

These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

The VIX index is often called the “fear gauge.” But it may be more accurately described as a gauge of suppression, not fear. When volatility is being sold, the VIX can stay low even as risks build ...

What it does: Tracks short-term VIX futures contracts. Why it matters now: The VIX has plummeted more than 65% since peaking in early April, leaving room for big upside potential if market jitters ...

Trading in Cboe Global Markets, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CBOE) proprietary VIX (Volatility Index) instruments could be characterized as, well, volatile over the past three months. Last quarter, I noted that ...

The S&P 500 Index is approaching 7,000 with increased volatility — but the outlook is still bullish. Technically, there is still resistance at the all-time high, at 6,985, with the main downside ...