The VIX, or "fear gauge," measures expected stock market volatility over 30 days. A higher VIX suggests increased market stress and potential stock market declines. Stock market uncertainty from ...

Despite tariff fears, geopolitical tensions and AI bubble concerns weighing on markets in 2025, the S&P 500 posted solid double-digit growth, gaining about 17% last year. However, volatility remains ...

Stocks are volatile. That much is understood by most investors, but what exactly is volatility and how is it measured for the overall stock market? You may have seen references to something called the ...

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), commonly known as the fear index, measures the market's expectation of short-term volatility among stocks. Based on S&P 500 index options with near-term expiration ...

Wall Street has exhibited heightened volatility in recent weeks, with the major indices displaying significant swings. The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade tariff policies and escalating US-China ...

The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF offers 1.5x daily exposure to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index, suitable for short-term volatility spikes. UVXY is best used as a daily hedge or ...

Implied volatilities spiked across asset classes last week as the Iran conflict escalated, with oil prices jumping over 35%.

Investors of all types prepare for potential pullbacks differently than they prepare for bullishness. Namely, they're willing to pay a premium for options, which are an effective means of playing ...