Does yesterday's price action mean we are out of the woods? I am not so sure.
Is SPX Out of the Woods?
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Wealth Lost, Volatility Through the Roof: Buy CBOE
As interesting as futures prices and implied volatilities are, I thought I might share an actionable idea today.
Capitalizing on Austerity
The recent debt ceiling crisis represents the beginning of a new era that will undoubtedly leave permanent scars on the U.S. economy.
Was IV Really Up? Nope
Yesterday, on a day when the SPX was down more than 30 handles the VIX was up just a little more than 1%. What gives?
What Now for VIX
With the passage of the debt ceiling in the house and likely the senate tomorrow, traders should remember a few things about VIX and trading today
VIX Completes Check List on Open, Signaling Top
Traders, while the VIX may have finished near the high of the day, the expectation is that it will not stay there.
What Happens to VIX If the House Can Pass a Vote
The next few days should be fun. Before trading be thoughtful, but do not be afraid, those who sit in fear miss opportunity.
VIX Futures Signal IV Likely to Continue to Rally
I think there is a lot more slack in implied volatility and expect it to rise as the US Debt situation becomes an all-out crisis.
As Market Rallies So Does Implied Volatility
I have a really bad feeling on the state of the market.
As NDX IV stays elevated Big Tech IV's Getting Crushed
Yesterday I took notice of how hard implied volatility had been sold off in major tech firms right after they made some huge stock moves.
The Fallacy of "Income Trading"
Don't be a premium buyer, don't be a premium seller, be a premium trader.
The VIX Was What We Thought It Was
A lot of fear came out of the market yesterday. But how much?