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How to Measure Market Volatility With the VVIX Indicator
November 16, 2018 Trading Strategies
Yes, you read that right. The VVIX indicator, not the VIX index. But before I explain… Often the trades that seem too risky are the ones that turn out to be the most profitable. It’s when things are at their worst. When you wonder whether another crash is inevitable and when the financial media is […] The Upcoming Recession Means the Bear Market Started
November 15, 2018 U.S. Economy
You might remember the last recession. Unemployment jumped from 4.8% to 10%. The S&P 500 Index dropped more than 55%. It sent such a shockwave through the business world that it was given the moniker of “Great,” though it certainly didn’t feel so great when it was happening. That recession officially ended in June 2009. […] This Will Signal the End of the Bear Market
November 1, 2018 Stocks
Spotting the end of the bear market is rewarding. The S&P 500 Index jumped more than 26% in the month after the last bear market ended. October Has Been the Worst Month Since 2008
October 31, 2018 Stocks
October 2018 has been a historically bad month for stocks. But despite this sell-off, I’m not convinced that we’re headed for another 2008 anytime soon. Market Volatility Has Arrived Like an Unexpected Hurricane
October 12, 2018 Investing
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), dormant for months, jumped almost 90%. On top of the bond market mess, investors are wary of what lies ahead.