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.

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A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...

The S&P 500 has been in a strong bull market since last October, without a single pullback, correction or profit taking. Despite the strong market, corporate earnings are down, suggesting the rally is ...

JEPI vs. SPY in a high VIX market: see how elevated option premiums boost income and reduce volatility risk—especially for ...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has been hitting new record highs, recently closing above 6,400 for the first time ever. But beneath the celebration of all-time highs lies a ...

VIX hit a new yearly low. S&P 500 hit a new yearly high. Playing for a pullback by buying puts on SPY has never been cheaper over the past 12 months. We like to employ a multi-faceted approach to ...

The S&P 500’s options market has been buzzing as investors brace for uncertainties like recession fears and conflicting signals from central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve and the Bank of ...

With the S&P 500 Index (SPX) hitting new all-time highs recently, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX ) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-February. This isn't unexpected, as the VIX tends to move ...

In this article, we delve into the concept of volatility and explore intriguing opportunities to use it to our advantage. Generally, volatility refers to the magnitude of price fluctuations relative ...

CHICAGO – March 26, 2024 – Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today marked the 20 th anniversary of Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) ...