Posts Tagged ‘vix index investor fear’

Trading the VIX to Hedge Stock Market Volatility

By Aaron Fennell • Jun 21st, 2010 • Category: Broker Commentary, Market Updates

by Aaron Fennell If you trade stocks, you may have heard the financial media talk about something called the VIX, also commonly referred to as the “fear index.” VIX stands for Market Volatility Index, and it represents how investors perceive volatility in the marketplace. The VIX tends to peak during times the stock market is [...]


Sell in May and Go Away? Or is it Back to Stay in May?

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • May 20th, 2009 • Category: Broker Commentary, Market Updates, Trader Viewpoints

Investors might recall the old Wall Street Adage, “sell in May and go away,” which refers to an historical tendency for the stock market to stumble this time of year. However, investors seem to be pouring money back into stocks as well as commodities this month. “There is one school of thought that we’ve gone [...]