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.

Indicators, such as moving averages and Bollinger Bands®, are mathematically-based technical analysis tools that traders and investors use to analyze the past and anticipate future price trends and ...

The Cboe Volatility Index – frequently referred to by its ticker symbol, "the VIX" — is a real-time measure of implied volatility on the benchmark S&P 500 Index (SPX). Not only is the VIX used as a ...