Contrary to its moniker as Wall Street's fear gauge, many experts argue that significant increases in the VIX may signal bullish opportunities for long-term investors. In this article, we will explore ...

However, at more than 27 — compared with its average of 19.5 — the VIX remains elevated. After studying what tends to happen ...

These spikes were ... In this context, UBS strategists are advocating for the sale of SPX straddles when the EWS is neutral. Moreover, while UBS continues to favor VIX upside positions, they ...

Little wonder then that the EURO STOXX 50 Volatility Index, a sort of European VIX, is registering it's highest level since August's global market swoon.

While the index closed lower on those days (up 25.05 per cent and 42.23 per cent), the sharp moves marked the most aggressive volatility spike in the post-COVID market cycle. Yes — but not often.

As Benjamin Bowler, head of Bank of America’s global equity derivatives research team, explained in August, the illiquidity of S&P options that make up the VIX contributed to its dramatic spike ...

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiked above 39.60, reaching its highest level since the yen carry trade unwinding in August, reflecting extreme market fear. The S&P 500 has now entered correction ...

However, Nicholas Colas, co-founder of Datatrek, has studied what tends to happen to stocks after the VIX spikes to such levels and he thinks it can be used as a signal to buy the market.