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 Volatility S&P 500 Index
VIX is the trademarked ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index, a popular measure of the implied market volatility of S&P 500 index options. The VIX index has been calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) since 1993.
It is often referred to as the fear index or the fear gauge. The VIX projects a range of the expected stock market volatility over the next 30-day period. It is used by traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers to diversify portfolios and correlate returns.
It is often referred to as the fear index or the fear gauge. The VIX projects a range of the expected stock market volatility over the next 30-day period. It is used by traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers to diversify portfolios and correlate returns.
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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 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
VIX June 2025 Monthly Support & Resistance Lines Valid till EOMOverview:
These purple lines act as Support and resistance lines for VIX for the entire month of June, when the price moves into these lines from the bottom or the top direction. Based on the direction of the price movement, I will take long or short entries in QQQ or SPY.
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Summarizing what the indicators are suggesting.
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Displays a symbol's price movements over previous years to identify recurring trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The current value of Volatility S&P 500 Index is 16.28 USD — it has fallen by −0.84% in the past 24 hours. Track the index more closely on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.
Volatility S&P 500 Index reached its highest quote on Oct 23, 2008 — 96.40 USD. See more data on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.
The lowest ever quote of Volatility S&P 500 Index is 8.56 USD. It was reached on Nov 24, 2017. See more data on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.
Volatility S&P 500 Index value has decreased by −20.64% in the past week, since last month it has shown a −14.32% decrease, and over the year it's increased by 28.29%. Keep track of all changes on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.
Volatility S&P 500 Index is just a number that lets you track performance of the instruments comprising the index, so you can't invest in it directly. But you can buy Volatility S&P 500 Index futures or funds or invest in its components.