Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

With the S&P 500 Index (SPX) hitting new all-time highs recently, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX ) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-February. This isn't unexpected, as the VIX tends to move ...

Options traders are taking bearish bets against the largest VIX-linked product, which suggests they see a lower CBOE Volatility Index or are hedging long positions in volatility. “For a change, we ...

I’m a devout risk-manager. When I trade, I am far more concerned with not losing a lot than I am making maximum profit. And I see the pros and cons of that posture, over and over again. That’s why, ...

Key market indicators currently point to more upside for the S&P 500 Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported earnings this week, and the option market had anticipated a strong move. Option traders ...