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Some comments to make on the VIX Index. The VIX yesterday was below $9.50 and I watched the prices for the VIX Feb 14 expiry $14 call strike. Today I bought 10 for $1.40 If we get a jump higher in volatility after the Fed's interest rate announcement I will sell them....
I want to bring to members attention the VIX Index Strategy and the latest trade today. A number of investors have emailed in this morning following the spike in the VIX. VIX Index Chart For the past 6 months the VIX index has been trading with a $9.50 threshold,...
I want to bring to members attention the VIX Index Strategy. The VIX Index has been climbing. VIX Index Chart The VIX Index has been climbing steadily since Nov 3 when it reached a low of $8.99. Today, Nov 14 2017, it reached an intraday high of $12.61. This is still...
With the markets continuing to drift at historic low levels of volatility despite the indexes sitting at all-time highs, indeed at highs analysts believed are unwarranted, my last VIX Index trade which is set for Sept 20 expiry looks like it too will have to be rolled...
I want to cover off two questions this evening with regards to the VIX Index Trade Strategy. I received quite a few of the same questions on Friday, over the weekend and again today, as the market remains under pressure. VIX Versus VXX I am continually asked which of...
Profiting From Fear A lot of investors have been busy writing me wondering if now is the time to load up on VIX Index calls as many expect this rally to end and the market to collapse back to at least 2100, which seems to be the general consensus among those writing...
Part of the jump today is on the back of an oversold condition in the market. Overall I remain skeptical of the rally and I am not putting in place many positions today. I think we will see selling on Monday. What investors need to look at is what will drive the...
The roller coaster ride continues for equities. With trading volume below historic norms most days, every rally remains suspect. At the same time I don't see the market collapsing into a new bear any time soon. Basically I think stocks are stuck in a range. With...
AAs investors know I have been slowly building a small position in the VIX Index. The original goal was May 18 expiry at the $17 call strike. Last week I sold some of them off leaving a few left for May but I am now starting to building the position for June 15...
An excellent Stock Market Trading strategy that I use to provide exceptional returns with a strong level of protection against capital loss is designed around the VIX Index. This Stock Market Trading strategy has a solid track record in my portfolio that stretches...