VIX-related ETFs offer asymmetric return potential, especially with current volatility levels well below historical averages, making long-VIX trades attractive now. Recent market calm masks ...

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 ...

Managing volatility in a portfolio isn't always easy. The stock market is unpredictable even on its best days and there's no tried-and-true formula for timing investments correctly. Seeking out ...

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 ...

You might be wondering why, amid a bull market and all-time highs, I'm talking about defense heading into 2026. It has nothing to do with predictions—any call I could make on where the stock market ...

Volatility-controlled indices with intraday features have gained significant traction in the fixed index annuity (FIA) market, particularly during periods of heightened market turbulence. In this ...