VIX Options Settlement Explained | What You Need to Know
VIX Index options are some of the most actively traded options in the world. However, VIX options have a very different settlement process compared to standard equity options. In this…
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Outright speculation on future volatility is a pretty new phenomenon in financial markets. The mathematization of derivatives markets made traders realize that they’re primarily making bets on future volatility…
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The US Dollar is flirting with eight-week highs following an infux of strength across USD price action, but can bulls sustain the bid as risk appetite improves and the VIX…
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The options market provides useful information to traders because it shows how large investors and people with inside information are positioning their positions. Indeed, the options information has been used…
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The coronavirus pandemic has had serious implications in the market. In March, when the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it a pandemic, global stocks dropped to multi-year lows. In the…
Read More »Trading the Volatility Index (VIX)
The Volatility Index, or VIX, is a market index that represents the markets expectation of 30-day forward-looking volatility. The price is derived from the S&P500 index options and provides a…
Read More »Nasdaq Climbs With VIX 'Fear Gauge', DAX 30 Falls Alongside Dow Jones
The Nasdaq’s astonishing 82% rally since March may slow down as the Volatility Index (VIX) surges. The DAX 30 and Dow Jones fell. The US Dollar remained calm.
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