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 ...

The VIX is warning that a market peak may be setting up in the global markets and that investors should be cautious of the extremely low price in the VIX. These extremely low prices in the VIX are ...

CNN’s Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The index uses seven market indicators to help answer the question: What emotion is driving the ...

In an August 29 Barchart article, I wrote: The economic and political factors facing markets remain why the VIX will stay elevated, and the odds favor higher instead of lower levels for the volatility ...

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 ...

Volatility creates opportunities for traders but can cause concern for passive investors with significant expenses on the horizon. Four factors supporting rising implied volatility include the U.S.