Weekly Volatility SnapshotGood Morning --
I hope everyone had a good week of trading ranges -- although short, we saw some VOLATILITY .
Here we will step back with the year-to-date TVC:VIX in the background as we look towards a fresh week trading within the broader market ranges.
Let us begin --
Last week the S&P500
About US Volatility Index
VIX is a trademarked ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index, a popular measure of the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options; the VIX is calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Often referred to as the fear index or the fear gauge, the VIX represents one measure of the market's expectation of stock market volatility over the next 30-day period.
How to use $VIX as a Family Investor?VIX Zones for Family Investors (Fortnightly Review)
1. BTFD Zone (Buy the Fear Dip):
• VIX above 22
• This is a buying opportunity. The higher the VIX, the greater the market fear—take advantage if you have capital available.
2. Cruise Control Zone:
• VIX between 18 and 22
• Do nothing. N
Weekly Volatility Snapshot Good Evening -- Here we are again looking down the barrel of another week tracking the volatility within the broader markets!
Let us begin --
Last week, the TVC:VIX was trending down as the S&P500 rotated upwards making it within 1.43% of highs, before selling off on war conflict news to end
Can Geopolitics Redefine Market Risk?The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which analysts widely dub the "fear gauge," currently commands significant attention in global financial markets. Its recent surge reflects profound uncertainty, particularly from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the VIX quantifies market ex
JUN 24 - SPY VIX DXY GLD USO SPY (4H)
Trend: Bullish
Current price: 604.32
Active resistance block: 604.33
Channel: Rising, intact
Key support: 581.99
📈 Break above 604.33 could trigger fast move toward 610+
🔹 QQQ (4H)
Price: 536.25
Resistance: 536.45
Support: 509.95
Volume: Building under resistance
📊 Breakout expected
VIX....nicely set-upVIX typically is not this low and the beauty of it is that it spikes 5-7 times a month about 5%. If you're in the lookout of a nice opportunity, this is nicely set-up atm. It may take a day or two to jump, but rallies typically have a pullback after a few good days. When profit taking hits, and it w
VIX Trade Plan – May 23, 2025⚠️ VIX Trade Plan – May 23, 2025
📊 Instrument: VIX (Volatility Index)
🎯 Strategy: Long Exposure via Direct Shares
📈 Confidence: 70%
📅 Time Horizon: 3–4 Weeks
📌 Technical & Sentiment Snapshot
Price @ Entry: $21.88
Chart Structure:
• M30 / Daily: Bullish – above 10/50/200 EMAs
• Weekly: Mixed, but s
Weekly Volatility SnapshotVolatility, as measured by standard deviation, quantifies market elasticity and provides a level of probability and precision to trade within, that humbles us all.
Last week, the TVC:VIX opened steadily dropping as markets rose into Thursday, (June 5th) where the broader markets drilled within t
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US Volatility Index reached its highest quote on Mar 18, 2020 — 79.10 USD. See more data on the US Volatility Index chart.
The lowest ever quote of US Volatility Index is 11.83 USD. It was reached on Dec 14, 2023. See more data on the US Volatility Index chart.
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