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The article offers suggestions for investors to invest in stocks such as Ulta Beauty, Applied Materials, and Dow Chemical, and chart on equity options such as CBOE Volatility index, SPX skew, and equity-only put call ratio.

The author discusses the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) volatility index (VIX) which is remaining low for a prolonged period, and investor sentiments regarding a surge in VIX. Also discussed are the financial and stock market performance of the CBOE.

The article offers the author's insights on the plan to disseminate the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) volatility index (VIX) during international trading hours which is considered a fear gauge to investors. Topics mentioned include the schedule on March 2016 on the availability of the VIX, the aim to better assess the action of the international market, and the extension of the trading hours when the global market fears on the collapse of Greece.

The article offers information related to Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX), as of December 2015, and informs that COBE VIX is measure of market expectations of near-term volatility in stock prices in the U.S. It also presents several graphs depicting the COBE VIX, equity-only put-call ratio, and CBOE SKEW Index.

In this article, the author focuses on the trading options on the Standard & Poor's 500 index and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index and mentions that the trading patterns suggest investors are worried the stock market will sharply decline by January 2016. It presents several charts and graphs related to CBOE Volatility Index and Skew Index. It states the active companies Energy Recovery, Weight Watchers and Brinker Corp.

The author discusses the possibility that investors will regularly allocate part of their portfolios to volatility. Topics covered include asset managers' advice for clients to invest in the volatility asset class, and the creation of the Volatility Index (VIX) by Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Holdings. Also mentioned are VIX's measurement of the implied volatility of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 stock index options and a call for CBOE to determine how to quote VIX on a daily basis.

The article reports updates on the U.S. options market as of June 2015. Topics discussed include the implied volatility of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 stock market index (SPX) Skew index, the investment attractiveness of stocks such as Bank of America and American Airlines acknowledged by Deutsche Bank, and highlights of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) volatility index.

The article reports on U.S. options market updates as of April 27, 2015. Topics discussed include the increasing popularity and volume of options that expire in a week, the preference of hedge funds for these options that have been created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and brief details about the CBOE volatility index and active options such as Uranium Energy, Packaging Corp., and Helix Energy Solutions.

Several graphs are presented that depicts options including the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index; the equity-only daily put-call ratio and the NDX skew along with chart showing options of several business enterprises including New Residential Invt. Co; and Dave and Busters.

The article discusses developments in the U.S. options market as of early April 2015. It cites the poor performance of the stocks of Bank of America, as well as the trading slump at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and the possible move by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to bid for CBOE if its stock falls below 50 dollars per share.

The article discusses issues concerning trading and performance of the U.S. options market as of March 2015. Topics explored include the call buying attracted by the stocks of General Electric, the views expressed by options strategist Michael Schwartz regarding buying stocks and options, and updates on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index and Equity-Only Put/Call Ratio.

The article examines the structural issues affecting CBOE Holdings, the holdings company of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, in early 2015. Topics discussed include the flattening of the Market Volatility Index futures curve and its negative effect on trading volume. Investors' lack of awareness about stock market risks for the year and the possibility of a takeover bid from Intercontinental Exchange are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the volatility occurring in the stock market at the beginning of 2015 and its impact on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). It discusses the rally in stock prices during this period, the impact of volatility on trading volumes on the VIX options and futures, the benefit of the volatility to VIX's parent company CBOE Holdings and the popularity of the VIX.

The article focuses on Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) volatility index to measure the volatility of Standard and Poor's 500 index options. It mentions that Krag Gregory of investment banking firm Goldman Sachs told his clients that the volatility would be low. It states that discrepancy indicates that the option market is pricing a high premium.

The article discusses developments in the U.S. stock market as of late October 2014, particularly in the options market. It claims that the conditions at the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 and the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility index (CBOE VIX) are ideal for options trading. Also cited are the suggestions by Chris Jacobson of Susquehanna Financial Group and MKM Partners' Jim Strugger on the market.

The article focuses on issues related to the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX. Topics discussed include the standard view of the VIX by investors, a study conducted by investment banking firm Goldman Sachs which noted that economic data are a more powerful volatility determinant than VIX-specific determinants and the need for investors to think more broadly about the VIX.

The author talks about the impact of stock market decline on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). Topics discussed include the cheap options on the VIX, the recommended purchase of VIX June 15 calls for those who are bearish on stocks and the investor day meeting concluded by Raymond James Financial. Also mentioned is the hedging of bank stocks among investors.

The article speculates that the U.S. financial sector might hold the key to the near-term future of the U.S. stock market. It reports that JPMorgan Chase reported on April 11, 2014 a 19 percent drop in first quarter (Q1) 2014 earnings, while Well Fargo posted a 14 percent increase in Q1 2014 profits. It also observes that the CBOE Volatility Index of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) in Illinois was at 16.60, a level that indicates rising investor tension.

The article discusses developments in the global financial markets as of early April 2014. It cites the remarks made by International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde that the global economy is emerging from the global crisis but at a very slow pace. It also tackles the stock-replacement trade, options-trading strategy, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX).

The article focuses on the trading of Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) futures following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014. Topics discussed include the increase in VIX futures volume, the influence of the put and call options on the S&P 500 index on VIX futures and the challenge faced in turning the VIX tracking index into something tradable.

The author reflects on mega-retailer Target's stock and the options market as of February 2014. He advises selling a Target put five percent below the stock price that expires in one to three months. He explains that each time the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) rises during stock market routs, the options market gains new investors, then snaps back to a sharply lower level as equities regain their bullish footing.

The author discusses developments in the global options market as of late January 2014. He claims that the market remained stable despite the sharp decline in the Standard & Poor's 500 index and the hike in the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index. He recommends several high-dividend stocks, including AT&T, General Electric and International Business Machines.

The author talks about an investment approach for January 2014. Topics discussed include the need to look toward known unknowns like earnings and mid-term elections, measurement of volatility by the CBOE Volatility Index, preference of investors for VIX calls in anticipation of a stock market decline and the need to take advantage of options contracts. Also mentioned is the stock performance of oil and gas company ExxonMobil.

The author analyzes the result of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) for the week ending October 14, 2013. He predicts six weeks of erratic movements in the VIX given the mini-détente between House Republicans and the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama over the debt ceiling. He also observes a nuanced options market given the fact that investors still like stocks despite being disgusted with the U.S. political situation.

The article reports on a decrease in the Dow Jones industrial average and increase in the Volatility Index (VIX) of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Topics discussed include advancements of the MasterCard's stocks, views of John Marshall, derivatives strategists at investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, and presents graphs related to the equity market.

The article discusses extremely bearish trades by an unknown investor who seeks to profit from his anticipation that the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) will double from its current level by August. It outlines details such as call option contracts traded, trading strategy and opines that the trades would not prove profitable even after factoring in extreme possibilities like tapering of bond buying program by U.S. Federal Reserve, and disappointing Q2 earnings.

The article discusses U.S. financial market updates particularly options trading. It reports the declining trading in the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Market Volatility Index. Investors reportedly bought Facebook call options due to their anticipation that these will trade better in the near future. It also lists the most active options which include firms MAP Pharmaceuticals, Seacube Container Leasing, and Select Comfort.

The author looks at the important developments in the global options market in the week ended September 24, 2012. One is the decline in the Chicago Board Options Exchange's Volatility Index which illustrates the markets' fear about quantitative easing. Another is Goldman Sachs' Buy rating for specialty glass producer Corning's stocks.

The author discusses the proposal of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) to list options that expire in up to 15 years. He notes that Warren Buffett, who celebrated his 82nd birthday, and his company Berkshire Hathaway were not mentioned in the proposal but the investor is known for trading options that expire in 13 to 15 years. He explains that trading super options would bring liquidity to a market segment where insurance companies use long-dated options on variable-annuity contracts.

The article focuses on positioning for a continued advance in the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 index. It recommends buying calls on the Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts (SPDR) S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (ETF). It cites the Chicago Board Options Exchange which is at a relatively muted level of 20, indicating that stock options are inexpensive even though stock prices are rising.

The author discusses developments related to stock options. He focuses on the record rally of the Standard & Poor's 500 index, while investors are optimistic about the volatility index of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He explains the strategy for stock replacement using the Apple and Walt Disney stocks as examples. He focuses on the higher earnings of investors in a bull market.

The author asserts the need to protect investments with a hedge and to insure stock portfolio during the historically volatile months of September and October 2011. He says that investors can hedge their stock portfolios with the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) calls for a small amount of money. He adds that September is the most volatile month of the trading year. He also discusses how no one wants to hear about discussions of hedging.