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 ...

These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

Early this month, the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX soared to multi-year highs. As a contrarian indicator, a northward trek of the fear gauge implies a negative outlook for equities. To put it simply, ...

The Cboe Volatility Index was back above 20 ahead of market open on Tuesday— the highest level in about two weeks. This comes ...

Funds focused on the VIX, the stock market’s so-called fear gauge, aren’t designed for novice investors, but can minimize losses if Trump’s next announcement sends stocks crashing. In a year when the ...

Stock investors and traders look for every subtle sign that can help them predict the future movements of stock prices. VIX and other volatility indices can help investors gauge market sentiment and ...

In a mid-June Barchart article on the VIX index, I wrote: The turbulent economic and geopolitical landscapes could cause the stock market to fall in the blink of an eye. Given the range since 2008 and ...

The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX or the “fear gauge” of the stock market, has experienced a notable upswing recently, reaching levels not seen in over five months. This surge in ...

After five months of calm, the stock market’s incredible march higher was interrupted last week as Wall Street’s “fear gauge” spiked. Some analysts believe it signals the beginning of a more serious ...

The stock market is once again gripped by turmoil as the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spikes higher following the latest comments on interest rates by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The VIX, ...

Summer is officially here for US stock traders. Recession odds aren’t alarming. The US and Iran are negotiating. Corporate America’s profits are at record highs. And trade policy? Not too much of a ...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jun, 11 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.8% and Nasdaq 100 futures off roughly 1.