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.

In finance, the term "collar" usually refers to a risk management strategy called a protective collar involving options contracts, and not a part of your shirt. But, using a protective collar could ...

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, investors are bracing for increased market volatility. The uncertainty surrounding potential policy changes—on everything from taxes to foreign policy— ...

There are a variety of pre-trade and derivatives trading tools that help examine market sentiment and formulate options strategies. This analysis explores such tools using the September 2024 Hong Kong ...

Market Volatility is a financial term that refers to the degree of fluctuation in the prices of securities, assets, or financial instruments within a specific market or across various markets over a ...

Central bank announcements are among the most significant market-moving events in forex trading. Interest rate decisions, policy statements, and press conferences from institutions such as the Federal ...

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 ...

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) decreased to 41.18 in April, down from its score of 48.36 in March. The only index of its kind, the STAX is a proprietary, ...