Editor's Note: This episode was recorded right after the correction earlier this month, when the Volatility Index (VIX) was at multi-year highs. Volatility has come down somewhat since then ...

A ugust saw a huge jump in the VIX index, which measures equity volatility. VIX ETPs are proving popular with investors amid the stock market.

The VIX, which was first introduced in 1993, is sometimes called the “fear index” because it can be used by traders and investors to gauge market sentiment and see how fearful, or uncertain ...

Learn how to use the Fear and Greed Index, a tool used to measure investor sentiment and market volatility, with our comprehensive guide. Read our guide to learn more.

That can be seen by the 40% rise in the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) over the last month. In the video above, BayCrest Managing Director David Boole explains how to play the VIX and Tesla's (TSLA ...

A VIX reading of 20 or lower is generally considered to reflect low volatility in the market, while readings of 30 and above are considered rather volatile.

Want to learn how to trade VIX options? Benzinga takes an in-depth look at what you need to know, including performing technical analysis and more.

There has been surprisingly little fear in the market post-election, as measured by the VIX Volatility Index.

The stock market’s “fear gauge,” the CBOE Volatility Index VIX, often referred to by its ticker VIX, is flashing “a positive sign” for 2024, said Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek ...

Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge was rising Tuesday morning, jumping above its 50-day moving average to suggest near-term ...