To say that the markets have been volatile recently would be an understatement. So let's take a fresh look at this roller coaster environment to better understand what's happening and how we might be able to profit from it. Understanding the VIX The most widely quoted volatility index is the CBOE (S&P 500) Volatility Index (VIX). While the VIX represents investor demand for options -- both puts and calls -- you can also view the VIX along the spectrum of market mindset: Conventional wisdom says that the VIX should trade in...
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