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Using VIX butterflies as a tactical volatility hedge

Market volatility is as low as we’ve seen in the last six months as measured by the CBOE Volatility (VIX) Index. VIX is a real-time index that represents the market expectation for near-term ...

Simplifying VIX: How This Index Tracks Market Volatility

Explore the VIX, the go-to index for tracking S&P 500 volatility. Learn about its calculation and impact on your investment ...
Morningstar

How options trading in Palantir, Uber and Fortinet gave clues to the stocks' postearnings moves

Key market indicators currently point to more upside for the S&P 500 Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported earnings this week, and the option market had anticipated a strong move. Option traders ...
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CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): What Does It Measure in Investing?

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...
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Cboe® Sees Continued Demand For Index Options As Traders Adapt To Uncertainty

Although the high level of market uncertainty that existed a few months ago has decreased, several external risks remain that could impact markets in the near term. While many investors are aware of ...
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Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Is Eerily Quiet Despite the Government Shutdown. Here’s 1 Options Trade That Could Pay When It Wakes Up.

The U.S. government shutdown has injected a new layer of uncertainty into the markets, yet volatility has barely flinched. For traders, that disconnect between headline risk and implied volatility may ...
Seeking Alpha

Cboe seeks to expand options trading into pre-market, after-hours sessions

Cboe Global Markets (BATS:CBOE) is proposing expanding its options trading hours to include pre-market and post-market sessions, according to a Monday filing, in a move that aligns with a broader ...