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 ...

The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF trades at a 17.8% distribution rate, benefiting from selling short-term VIX futures, but struggles during market crises. SVOL's strategy involves selling volatility ...

Market volatility surged back into focus on Tuesday as investor anxiety resurfaced across Wall Street. The Cboe Volatility ...

What it does: Tracks short-term VIX futures contracts. Why it matters now: The VIX has plummeted more than 65% since peaking in early April, leaving room for big upside potential if market jitters ...

Investors and traders alike have surely run across the Volatility Index, commonly referred to as the VIX, in headlines from time to time. Many are quick to overlook this valuable indicator since they ...

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), commonly known as the fear index, measures the market's expectation of short-term volatility among stocks. Based on S&P 500 index options with near-term expiration ...

I recommend selling SVOL due to heightened geopolitical risk and unfavorable VIX curve dynamics impairing its short ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

SVOL ETF targets returns via shorting volatility, offering alternative strategy exposure. Investors should analyze risks and higher fees before investing in SVOL. SVOL aims for income through ...