Despite tariff fears, geopolitical tensions and AI bubble concerns weighing on markets in 2025, the S&P 500 posted solid double-digit growth, gaining about 17% last year. However, volatility remains ...

Investors who want to get a read on stock market sentiment can turn to the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, to interpret patterns of expected future volatility before making investment decisions. The ...

Most experienced investors will agree that timing the market is difficult to do very well for very long. Eventually, you're just going to be thrown an unexpected curveball that unwinds all of your ...

Given the recent volatility in the markets, you may be wondering how to respond. You might have come across experts discussing the volatility index. Our Money Expert, Paul Hood, is here to explain ...

Implied volatility is at multi-year lows as holiday trading suppresses premiums, but rising realized volatility hints at a ...

The S&P 500 Low Volatility Index has emerged as a standout performer, further solidifying its reputation for stability in uncertain times. Beyond its defensive stance, this index offers a diversified ...

Despite better data access and clearer communication from policymakers, budget-related volatility refuses to fade. What moves ...

Volatility is a fascinating topic primarily because change is constant, but the rate of change is not. This year has been fraught with adjustments in capital markets. The most significant changes have ...

Investors tend to shy away from volatility, as market declines typically correlates with incurring losses in a portfolio. While the desire to reduce risk is completely understandable during bear ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Benchmarks, the FCA-regulated benchmarks administrator and the largest indices provider for cryptocurrencies, is delighted to announce the launch of the Bitcoin Volatility ...

Investors of all types prepare for potential pullbacks differently than they prepare for bullishness. Namely, they're willing to pay a premium for options, which are an effective means of playing ...