The VIX, or "fear gauge," measures expected stock market volatility over 30 days. A higher VIX suggests increased market stress and potential stock market declines. Stock market uncertainty from ...

Learn how using historical data, instead of standard deviation, offers a more accurate assessment of stock volatility and risk management strategies.

This isn’t the first time the investment factor has thrived in turbulent periods. Source: Morningstar Direct. Morningstar US Total Market Exposure Index returns represent "US Equities." Total returns ...

UVIX is a 2x leveraged ETF tracking daily VIX futures, suitable only for short-term trading, not long-term investment. Due to daily resets and market growth trends, holding UVIX long-term leads to ...

Investors seeking to hedge against abrupt market shocks have received little comfort this year from volatility-linked exchange-traded products. The VIX, Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge,” has been ...

Speculators' net short positions at three-year high, which some interpret as a sign of imminent turbulence or market reversal (CFTC/Bloomberg) Short bets by hedge funds on the so-called fear index, ...

SVOL ETF targets returns via shorting volatility, offering alternative strategy exposure. Investors should analyze risks and higher fees before investing in SVOL. SVOL aims for income through ...

Persistent economic uncertainty and a volatile global trade landscape have elevated investors’ anxiety, pushing them toward safe-haven assets. Over the past week, the S&P 500 has faced increased ...

The iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV) offers broad U.S. equity exposure with lower volatility, targeting investors seeking risk reduction without sacrificing sector diversification. USMV has ...