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I am holding only 2 VIX Index calls for Sep 18 at the $16 call strike. My cost basis is $3.60. I decided mid-morning to add in a few more VIX index calls. This could be a mistake as the market has already sold off steeply, but if there is more downside, than these...
One trade that has also done well over the past decade and a half is the VIX Index Strategy. For those members unaware of this strategy this article outlines the strategy. Scaling Into VIX Calls Yesterday I bought 5 calls for August 21 expiry at the $16 call strike...
As outlined in my Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened this morning, I bought further calls but out to May 22 expiry. Scaling Into VIX Calls Bought 5 call contracts for May 22 expiry at the $16 call strike for an average of $2.162 I sold 2 of these late...
As the S&P continues to climb, I placed a few more trades this morning into buying the VIX Index again today. These trades could easily end with losses should the S&P not fall back before April. For investors who are unable to sustain losses, this is not the...
As the S&P continues to climb, I placed a few more trades this morning into buying the VIX Index. These trades could easily end with losses should the S&P not fall back before April. For investors who are unable to sustain losses, this is not the type of trade...
I discussed the VIX Index a number of times over the past few days in the Market Breadth Indicator outlook. Today I entered a small trade to start scaling into some further positions. VIX Index Strategy Call Strategy For those members unaware of this strategy this...
A lot of investors are contacting me wondering about buying VIX Index Calls now. I think overall the S&P is still going to work its way to 2600, then 2630 and then possibly 2650. There is never a guarantee with investing and trading the VIX can be even more...
With the Dow down 875 points which is now a 5% decline in the Dow Jones Index. The S&P has broken through the 50 day moving average and is down to 2682. The VIX Index is up above $29. I sold half of the remaining VIX calls for Mar 21 at the $14 call strike. I sold...
This morning the VIX Index moved higher reading $15.42 by 10:00 as the market pulled back. As you know I am holding Feb 14 and Mar 21 $14 calls. Today I sold the Feb 14 calls for $1.80. I sold half of the Mar 21 $14 calls for $2.35. I did this as personally I don't...
This is more a heads up on what is happening with the VIX index. It is down again today. Last week you may recall I bought 10 of the VIX Feb 14 expiry $14 call strike for $1.40 on Dec 13. Today with the VIX Index down below $9.30 I am offering to buy 5 more of the...