How to play the VIX, small caps with options

Looking for an edge in the options market? BayCrest managing director, equity derivatives David Boole shares how he is using ...
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Investors increase VIX holdings while costs mount

Wall Street traders have driven funds tied to the VIX beyond $1 billion this year, with money rushing into exchange-traded ...

How to Invest in Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL)

The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) benefits from falling VIX futures and is designed to pay high monthly income.
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How This Stock Market ‘Epidemic’ Is Messing With Options Strategies

There’s an epidemic that has infected the stock market, in a way that is wreaking havoc on those of us who like to write ...

Volatility ETPs draw billions despite heavy costs for buy-and-hold investors

Investors are pouring money into exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), wagering that calm markets won’t last. Assets in Barclays’ iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term ...
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Wall Street's 'fear index' may be hitting new highs, but investors don't need to be scared

A low VIX is something to celebrate, rather than fear. I'm referring to the Cboe Volatility Index VIX - also known as the VIX - which recently fell to its lowest level of the year. Given that the VIX ...