We have written quite a bit about the behavior in the volatility indexes of late due to their noteworthy and in some cases, peculiar, behavior.…
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5 Most Viewed Charts Of 2014
As we wrap up 2014, we are looking back at the key moments, trends, stats and, of course, charts that defined the year in the…
Volatility Futures Signaling Rare Levels Of Fear
The “term structure” of a futures market refers to the pricing of the various months in relation to each other. For example, in the VIX…
Some Vexing Behavior From The VIX
While the S&P 500 scored another all-time high on Monday, the market once again sent signals that it may not be a smooth ride ahead…
Rapid retreat in volatility bullish for stocks
Just yesterday, we posted a chart showing that the S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) had recently spiked to a 6-year high relative to the Russell…
Stocks’ Roller-Coaster Week Has Negative Short-Term Implications
Last week, the S&P 500 registered a rare display of volatility. The week contained both the largest 2 up days in the past month and…