Trading VIX (Volatility Index) options requires understanding their unique structure, as they track the implied volatility of the S&P 500 over the next 30 days rather than a specific underlying asset.

The Volatility Index (^VIX), often referred to as "the fear index," is currently trading at unusually low levels for this time of year, especially for an election year. Yahoo Finance anchor Julie ...

Stock market volatility may be elevated as we enter the first year after an election. Ivan Scherman, a hedge fund manager, uses mechanical trading to leverage market volatility. One recommended ...

NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Trading hours for the CBOE Volatility index VIX futures will be extended to nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, beginning June 22, the Chicago Board Options ...

BOCA RATON, Florida March 12 (Reuters) - CBOE Holdings Inc, operator of the largest options exchange by trading volume, will implement nearly non-stop trading for futures on the its Volatility Index ...

Stock market volatility peaked when the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) reached 52.3 on April 8, one of the highest readings since January 1990. The S&P 500 has typically skyrocketed during the year ...