The volatility spread between single stocks and the index makes a world of a difference for options traders.

CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to report on the latest options trends. Got a confidential news tip? We ...

CNN’s Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The index uses seven market indicators to help answer the question: What emotion is driving the ...

These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

Almost one year ago, on June 17, 2025, I wrote a Barchart article asking if the VIX was too low. I concluded that article with the following: VIXY can be a valuable short-term trading tool on price ...

The S&P 500 Index has reached record highs, while the VIX Index has also risen - a pattern known as "Spot Up, 'VIX' Up". Geopolitical uncertainty and record stock dispersion driven by AI-related ...