Stocks were particularly volatile during a one-week stretch from April 2 through 9. The widely followed S&P 500 endured its ...

This analysis examines different perspectives on current market volatility patterns. We review data showing the VIX's recent ...

History shows that market volatility often creates buying opportunities, with stocks typically delivering strong returns ...

Investors seem confident in the bull market, based partly on the VIX's low reading. Colas looked to history as a guide ... was not [terribly] unusual in the context of the last 15 months, it ...

What constitutes a “high” or “low” VIX reading varies significantly depending on the broader market environment, economic conditions, and historical context. A VIX reading of 20 might be ...

But this roller-coaster ride of volatility highlights some critical misconceptions about the VIX. And historical price action surrounding August shocks suggests that stocks are not in the clear ...

The current situation may not fit the historical pattern ... 75th time since 1990. For context, that time frame covers about 8,910 trading days, which means the VIX has exceeded 50 less than ...

In 2019, it saw a 150% jump (from 12 to 30), and in 2014, it spiked 212% (from 12.5 to 39). Based on this historical context, a further increase in the VIX is likely, with a potential move towards 25 ...

"We'll know when stocks may have made a tradable low if/when the VIX is either very close to 27.3 or above it. The historical track record of this indicator is clear," said Colas. "While it will ...