Tag Archives: S&P 500 Volatility Index ($VIX)

Checking the Volatility Index (VIX)

The Volatility Index (VIX) remained rangebound between 15-17.50 throughout all of last week and over the past six sessions. Another close below 15 would likely confirm higher market highs with another retest to 13.50 possible. If we go out on a limb, we think the VIX could trade down to 12.75-11.50 in January and during the first-quarter […]

Checking in on the VIX

The S&P 500 Volatility Index ($VIX) fell for the first time in 3 sessions despite testing a morning peak of 40.32. Current and lower resistance at 40-40.50 was breached but held with a move above the latter signaling additional strength towards 42-42.50. Upper support at 35.50-35 was challenged but held on the afternoon fade to […]

Checking in on Volatility

The S&P 500 Volatility Index ($VIX) fell for the 3rd-straight session despite trading to a high of 16.32 shortly after the open. Lower resistance at 16.50-17 was challenged but held. A close back above the 17.50 level would be a bearish development with risk towards 19.50-20. Upper support at 15.50-15 was recovered on the late […]