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Most everyone can make the case for a bull market but many traders secretly long for a return of volatility. Volatility has declined in the past 18 months from May 2010 which has made it hard to create huge returns.

The article discusses the impact of the President-elect of the U.S. Donald J. Trump U.S. president victory on the stock markets and options markets, informing that the stocks have sinked after the win and has created new opportunities in the market.

The article discusses the possible emergence of the sell in May and go away seasonal trading pattern in the U.S. stock market according to the author, and mentions topics including trading of equity funds, the equity options market, and trading of rare commodities.

The article presents an outlook for the U.S. options market in 2017. Options buying is predicted to be volatile as investors express interest to buy calls to trade. Potential changes to key investment themes are expected. Also discussed is the potential effect of Make America Great Again stimulus programs of President-elect Donald Trump.

The author presents insights on investments in the options market. He discusses investors' fears and confidence in the stock market, results of a survey of institutional investors conducted by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and the implications of the the decline in put premiums and the growth in call premiums for investors.

This article presents information on investment in exchange traded funds in the U.S., hours before the failed coup d'etat attempt in Turkey. It discusses trading in the iShares MSCI Turkey, the growth in exchange traded fund's options trading volume and the profitability of investment in catastrophe puts.

The article discusses the influence of fear among investors on trading activity in the options market as of 2016. Topics covered include the focus of investors on the potential of the stock rally to fail later this year, the concern that the quantitative-easing or asset-buying policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve might fail to reignite economic growth, and the applicability of the risk-reversal or short-put strategy to blue-chip stocks whose dividends exceed that of the 10-year Treasury.

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Labor is considering banning options trading in retirement accounts. Topics discussed include the aim behind the agency's proposed ban, the risks of expanding the fiduciary duties of financial advisors, according to U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, and the reasons why some retirees have opposed the ban.

The article offers insights for investors into trading options in the stock market as of February 2016. Topics covered include the recommendation to purchase stocks with reasonable risk by overwriting core positions, the practice of the options market to contort itself around growth fears, and the recommendation to search for blue-chip stocks that pay common stock dividends exceeding the 10-year Treasury rate.

The article offers information on issues related to financial investment in the U.S., particularly about selling puts or option funds. It raises concerns over the Federal Open Market Committee's policy meeting on proposed increase interest rate hike. Other information such as unlevered free cash flow as well as volatility and economic depression is presented.

The author calls on U.S. President Barack Obama and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to reject a proposal by the Labor Department to restrict investors from using options in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). He says the change may do more harm than good even though it intends to safeguard investors from being unduly influenced to purchase inappropriate investments. He mentions the stock Wal-Mart Stores as an example in explaining how investors can use options to reduce risk.

The article reports on the move of some investors to hedge stocks to effectively hand investments to derivative dealers. Topics covered include the continuous improvements in the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 index in 2015. Also mentioned is the impact of the expiration cycle on those who are involved in options trading.

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 focuses on steps taken by financial firms to cope up with the rise in interest rates. Topics include suggestions offered by Bank of America Merrill Lynch to its clients regarding buying puts on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index; expectation of movement in exchange-traded fund; and views of Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, portfolio strategist at JPMorgan, on the clients first-quarter earnings.

The article discusses developments in the options market in the U.S. as of early May 2015, particularly the announcement by CBOE Holdings that it will offer weekly expirations on Volatility Index (VIX) futures and options. It also recommends some stocks, including technology firm Cisco Systems, Dicks Sporting Goods, and SandRidge Energy.

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.

The article discusses the rumors about the possible leveraged buyout (LBO) of retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. which resulted to call buying. Topics discussed include the view that the LBO rumor will keep the retailer's stock value from declining, the impact of first quarter earnings on investors' decisions in picking options and the most active equity options as of April 20, 2015.

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 reports on the securities options that are trading bullish on banks as of January 2015. Among the banks selling options are Mortage Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Citigroup. Also discussed are the change in the financial sector's usual trading tempo and improvement in investor confidence. It offers outlook on the potential financial earnings growth and its benefits for investors, and recommendation for the sale of call options and hedging of stocks.

The article details a recommendation by financial strategists for investors to buy call options in a volatile stock market in the U.S. Topics covered include the factors that caused market weakness including the low prices of oil and the Federal Reserve System's lack of transparency on economic data related to interest rates, and the equity inflow that occurred in March 2015. Also mentioned is BCG Partners' Buy rating for Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index calls.

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.

In the article, the author discusses developments in the global stock markets, particularly in options trading, as of late January 2015. He claims that an unstable trading year is expected due to the expected move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase interest rates and the launching by the European Central Bank of its quantitative easing program. Also examined are the projected performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index.

The author offers tips on buying stocks amid high market prices. Topics discussed include some factors that affect the market including declining oil prices, deflationary pressures and weak European economy, his suggestion for investors who want to take a more proactive approach to use an options strategy to position to buy stocks in a decline and the potential of electronic retailer Amazon's infrastructure investments.

The article discusses developments in the U.S. options market in 2014. Topics covered include a trend among individual investors towards buying stocks in October as a result of TD Ameritrade's educational campaign on how to react when volatility strikes launched in July and the strong performance of the stocks of CBOE Holdings. Graphical representations are also provided for the equity-only put-call ratio and the Chicago Board Options Exchange volatility index for the entire 2014.

The article discusses updates and issues concerning the U.S. options market as of November 2014. Topics explored include the outlook issued by investment banking firm Goldman Sachs for the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 stock market index in 2015, the renewed interest of investors in stocks of Bank of America, and the stock trading activity recorded by several firms including Liquidity Services, Yingli Green Energy, and Amicus Therapeutics.

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 offers advice to investors on how to make equity declines work for them, especially those who are not hedged against the return of volatility. Topics covered include the advantage of selling 5% to 10% below the stock prices, the benefits of buying call options that expire in a year or more, and the strategy in buying U.S.-focused growth names in health care, technology, and consumer sectors during a market's weakness.

The author talks about the decline in the same-store sales of fast food chain McDonald's in 2014, along with the underperformance of its stock. Topics covered include the opportunity for investors to sell options due to the lack of anticipated movement in McDonald's shares, the common complaint on the fragmentation of liquidity and the need for exchanges to meet some public good or market betterment.

The article reports on asset-management company BlackRock Inc.'s promotion of equity-options volatility in the U.S. It mentions its purchase by investors in response to expected increase in the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX) due to changes in the Federal Reserve monetary policy. Furthermore, chief strategist Ross Koesterich suggests to prefer hedging portfolios rather than high volatility.

The author offers advice on how investors should take advantage of a low Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX). Topics covered include the popular view that a low VIX presages a stock market correction, the expected continuing fall of options volatility, and a derivative strategist's advice to buy VIX July 17 calls and to sell VIX October 28 calls. It also notes the widespread view that fear gauge is a proxy for global volatility.

The article reports on the economic condition of the World Federation of Exchanges under which is operated the International Options Market Association (IOMA).

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 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 reflects on what he learned in the 2013 options market as the bulls and bears retreat to their holiday hibernaculum. The year 2013 has made the author realized the need for investors to confront volatility to increase their dividend income, develop a discipline of buying low and selling high, and create a prism to more accurately view stocks. Investors are told to buy defensive puts on the S&P 500 Index or iShares 2000 Russell to hedge against a decline and preserve portfolio gains.

The article warns investors about closed-end options funds. It offers information on the features of these funds that might entice investors, including trading in the stock market at a premium or discount to the value of the investment portfolio. The risks posed by closed-end options funds are highlighted, such as its use of managed distribution plans to distribute long-term capital gains.