Today's demand for volatility ETFs lies in the blend of economic doubt and policy-related risk. Now might be the perfect time to get in on the action—before the market discovers its cool and ...

You may have seen references to something called the VIX, an index that measures volatility, during times of extreme financial stress. The VIX has soared in April, briefly going above 60 ...

The halts came as the Cboe Volatility Index VIX, better known as the VIX or Wall Street's "fear gauge," tallied its biggest daily drop on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The iPath ...

These analysts identify historical patterns of the VIX spike similar to the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. What Happened: The VIX closed at 45.31 on Monday and ended Tuesday at ...