This new ETF combines long exposure to the S&P 500 with a nuanced position in short-term VIX options contracts. Last week's sharp drop in equity prices coupled with a quick rebound helped to spike ...

In a nutshell, the VIX is calculated by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange using market prices of S&P 500 put and call options with an average expiration of 30 days. It uses standard weekly SPX ...

Additionally, they say that the S&P 500 has historically struggled in the August-October timeframe over the past five years. The bank notes that the VIX, sitting around 50 early Monday morning and ...

The Cboe Volatility Index, which trades under the ticker symbol VIX, was up around 8% Monday morning ... 22% higher so far in January. The S&P 500 index was down 0.7% Monday morning, deepening ...