What does VIX tell us about the Stock Market?

VIX tells us a lot about the stock market VIX tells us a lot about the stock market.  Does it tell us if we are going to make money today or in the future?  No.  Does it tell us where the stock market is going?  Sometimes, but not the way one might think.  VIX tells […]

When to buy a call or sell a put

How long does one want to be? When to buy a call or sell a put?  This should be a straight forward question but ask any two option traders and there will be two different answers.  My answer, a small copout, is it depends on what is going on.  The reality is buying a call…

VVIX is the most important volatility indicator

Check our our next Master Class on Longer Term Option trading here VVIX is the most important volatility indicator   VVIX is the most important indicator when it comes to trading stock options.  If one is new to options, I see a lot of chat room boards and many folks have similar questions.  Is this indicator […]