According to the CBOE, single-stock "VIX-like" indices will measure implied volatility for options on these stocks in a similar way that the regular VIX does for S&P 500 index options.

Trade selection using volatility as the primary criteria. Different trades for different volatility opportunities.

If treasures were easy to find there would be so much available they would have little value.

This article is the continuation of the first one from the last week, "What Went Wrong?!?."

The best market tools are the ones that give you information instantly that actually can point you in the right direction

Trade selection using volatility as the primary criteria. Different trades for different situations.

If you have been reading the Lessons from the Pros for any time now, you know that to execute trades, we rely on supply and demand levels.

When it comes to entry points into a trade, most traders are always looking for the entry to offer confirmation and very low risk.

This fall, I commented more than once on how frothy the gold craze has gotten, and explained why I think the gold equivalent of a tulip bulb in 1636 is in a bubble that could result in a dramatic crash.

Netflix (NFLX) appears to be one of those stocks that doesn't know how volatile it's supposed to be ? or at least options traders seem a bit confused.

For traders new to options the Christmas holidays mark a generally illiquid time as the market takes a week or so off. I

A few days ago I pointed out that while the VIX has fallen since late November, it's certainly not nearing all-time lows (yet).