Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dan Irvine is an investment manager covering market trends. Volatility, a measure of an asset's price fluctuations around its mean ...

A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...

Investing can be straightforward in rising markets, but true success relies on long-term strategies during volatility.

Merrill Lynch has launched an investable index that the bank’s researchers say gives investors cleaner and more efficient access to US equity market volatility than products linked to the present ...

Volatility modeling is no longer just about pricing derivatives—it's the foundation for modern trading strategies, hedging precision, and portfolio optimization. Whether you're trading gold futures, ...

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 ...

Pair traders hunting for an edge might want to focus on a little-known gauge tied to bitcoin BTC $74,042.60 and the S&P 500. That gauge is the spread between Volmex’s BVIV – the 30-day implied ...