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 CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rocketed to 52.3 on April 8 as investors processed the shockingly severe tariffs announced by President Trump on "Liberation Day." The VIX has only closed above 50 on ...

The Cboe Volatility index, or VIX, an option-derived measure of expected S&P 500 volatility, is falling early Wednesday, trading just above the 16 mark. The VIX tends to rise when investors get more ...

The April futures contract on the Cboe Volatility Index expires Wednesday, and such events can prove "a fulcrum for risk," says Jonathan Krinsky, technical strategist at BTIG. The index is an ...

A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...