3 Stocks to Buy When Others Are Fearful
The CBOE Volatility Index, or "fear index," is signaling that long-term investors should go shopping.
Volatility S&P 500
^VIX
^VIX
$32.46
$4.91
17.8%
Price as of October 26, 2020, 4:14 p.m. EDT
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News & Analysis: Volatility S&P 500
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The VIX, the XIV, and the Intersection of Greed and Stupidity
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Use a simple strategy to reduce your risk.
Buy Gold, Says the Chairman of World's Largest Hedge Fund
"If you don’t have 5-10% of your assets in gold as a hedge, we’d suggest that you relook at this," says Ray Dalio.
Keep Your Eyes on the VIX
The so-called fear index should be at the forefront of investors’ minds right now.
What Are Binary Options?
One simple twist makes these options very different from traditional options.
The VXX: It's Not Quite What It Seems
There are lots of misconceptions about the volatility-index-based VXX. Don't fall victim to any of them.
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Stocks: Focus on Greece and the Fed
Greece teeters on the brink, while the Fed convenes its monetary policy meeting
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Federal Reserve: The 1 Thing Investors Should Bank On
The path to higher interest rates could get bumpier for stock investors.
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Oil News: Saudis May Have Kickstarted Stocks' Volatility for 2015
OPEC changes tack on oil prices -- what that means for stock investors.
