Volatility Is Skyrocketing: What the VIX Is and How to Trade it

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is often referred to as the “fear gauge” as it tends to rise as uncertainty and concern enter the market.  It has definitely earned that moniker this past week.

As stocks have suffered one of the worst sell-offs since the financial crisis we have seen the VIX jump more than 180% and it now stands at the highest level since December 2018 when the market also went into a tailspin.

While the VIX is a… Continue reading at StockNews.com

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