Fear Adds to Volatility of ETFs, and VIX Measures It
November 5, 2008 – Fearful investors have added to the volatility and dramatic price swings of stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the overall market. This volatility, which is used as a gauge in investor sentiment, can be measured by the Chicago... Continue Reading »

October ETF Performance Report
October 31, 2008 – October was a spooky month for the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), and we saw things that haven’t been seen in decades. The two strongest areas, and one of the few to end the month... Continue Reading »

Obscure Index Helps Measure ETF Investor Sentiment
October 21, 2008 – The stock market has been through a few nosedives, free-falls and sharp reversals, sending stocks, investors and exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a wild ride. Whatever you want to call the swings, there is a way... Continue Reading »

Dow, ETFs Recover, But VIX Says This Isn’t Over
October 16, 2008 – It was an impressive finish for Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) after the way things were looking this morning. After falling 380 points at the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed more than... Continue Reading »

Good News for Bear Markets, ETFs In Volatility Index
September 30, 2008 – If we’re going solely by indicators to tell us that our exchange traded fund (ETF) and economic troubles are nearing a close, one offers a ray of hope. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, otherwise... Continue Reading »

Oil Price Volatility Index Tied to Options On Oil ETF
July 16, 2008 – Oil and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been volatile lately, so it stands to reason that there’s now an index that allows investors to track just that: the price volatility. The Chicago Board Options Exchange... Continue Reading »