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 ...

I’m a devout risk-manager. When I trade, I am far more concerned with not losing a lot than I am making maximum profit. And I see the pros and cons of that posture, over and over again. That’s why, ...

Options traders are taking bearish bets against the largest VIX-linked product, which suggests they see a lower CBOE Volatility Index or are hedging long positions in volatility. “For a change, we ...

With the S&P 500 Index (SPX) hitting new all-time highs recently, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX ) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-February. This isn't unexpected, as the VIX tends to move ...

The VIX surged 50% in November amid tech valuation fears and rate uncertainty, but history shows long-term investors often ...

Investors were feeling a little more edge on Monday, although the mood on Wall Street remained calm as one of the most unpredictable quarters in recent memory draws to a close. The Cboe Volatility ...