At about 18.2, the Cboe Volatility index (VIX), an option-derived measure of expected S&P 500 volatility, sits comfortably below its long-run average of 19.5. The VIX is known as Wall Street's fear ...

There is a downtrend line connecting the lower highs ... However, the trend of VIX sell signal is also at work. The latter would be stopped out if VIX were to close below its 200-day MA ...

It’s uncomfortable to watch, no doubt about it ... paper is a variation on the traditional buy low/sell high idea. The VIX tends to spike during market declines and remain low during periods ...

However, volatility in the S&P 500, as measured by the VIX, has been in an ongoing downtrend throughout the month of May. In order to get a better insight into the reasons behind this downtrend ...

While a rising Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, typically means traders are loading up on protection against a near-term selloff, it could also be a sign that the worst of the pain has ...

Recent moves in Treasuries, gold and VIX offer early clues of where investor sentiment may be heading. Unlock your all-in-one trading dashboard with real-time alerts, rankings, and stock ideas ...

The VIX is getting a rival. Nasdaq Inc. is working on launching futures and options linked to an index that uses a different way to track volatility in the S&P 500, the benchmark gauge for the U.S ...

Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down how the VIX is calculated, what its movements indicate, and how historical patterns could signal future market direction. To watch ...

With Britain’s vote on quitting the European Union just a week away, the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, or VIX, has been pushing higher. Since last Wednesday, the so-called ...

There is a downtrend line connecting the lower highs ... the danger will have passed. Implied volatility VIX continues to give mixed signals. The most recent "spike peak" buy signal of Aug ...