A sudden spike in oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are affecting markets globally, with ...

Think the stock market in 2026 is starting to feel less like smooth sailing and more like whitewater rafting? You're not wrong. Market volatility refers to how much the overall market's value ...

It is common for individual stock volatility to exceed index volatility. Diversification naturally dampens aggregate movement ...

The latest market gyrations may have some investors seeking ways to generate safe returns without all the drama. The Dow Jones Industrial Average staged a big turnaround on Tuesday, after first ...

The CBOE Volatility Index surged roughly 13% on Thursday before settling to 24.92 by the close. The driver was unambiguous: oil prices briefly touched $100 a barrel after reports of Iranian strikes on ...

Here’s how investors can turn periods of market downturns into opportunities. Market volatility can be a powerful indicator for investors. Bob Lang, contributor at TheStreet Pro breaks down what the ...

Equity volatility is diverging: single-stock implied vol trades at a big premium to index vol as AI drives winners/losers.

News of an easing of U.S.-China trade tensions has not only added another leg up for the stock market but it's finally notably impacted an important indicator of market angst. The Cboe Volatility ...

The 'VIX' Hit Its Highest Level of 2026 as Investors Assessed the Potential Impact of the War in the Middle East ...

Investors of all types prepare for potential pullbacks differently than they prepare for bullishness. Namely, they're willing to pay a premium for options, which are an effective means of playing ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...