Ep 89: Using the VIX (Fear Index) in Trading Stocks and Options
★ SUMMARY ★
We’re going to talk about the VIX, and more importantly, how you can use the VIX for trading stocks, but also options.
The VIX typically refers to option trading and it’s really geared and run by the options, but I’m going to share some insight with you about how to use it as a gauge for also if you’re just trading stocks in general.
When you’re trading options, the VIX is normally the tool or utility that drives these option prices, but it can be used to also trade stocks. So if you don’t trade options, stay with me here, and I’m going to share with you some insight as well about how you can use it for stocks.
Posted at: http://tradersfly.com/2016/06/ep-89-vix-fear-index-trading-stocks-options/
★ SHARE THIS VIDEO ★
★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE: ★
http://bit.ly/addtradersfly
★ ABOUT TRADERSFLY ★
TradersFly is a place where I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience about the stock market, trading, and investing.
Stock trading can be a brutal industry especially if you are new. Watch my free educational training videos to avoid making large mistakes and to just continue to get better.
Stock trading and investing is a long journey – it doesn’t happen overnight. If you are interested to share some insight or contribute to the community we’d love to have you subscribe and join us!
FREE 15 DAY TRIAL TO THE CRITICAL CHARTS
— http://bit.ly/charts15
GET THE NEWSLETTER
— http://bit.ly/stocknewsletter
STOCK TRADING COURSES:
— http://tradersfly.com/courses/
STOCK TRADING BOOKS:
— http://tradersfly.com/books/
WEBSITES:
— http://rise2learn.com
— http://criticalcharts.com
— http://investinghelpdesk.com
— http://tradersfly.com
— http://backstageincome.com
— http://sashaevdakov.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
— http://twitter.com/criticalcharts/
— http://facebook.com/criticalcharts/
MY YOUTUBE CHANNELS:
— TradersFly: http://bit.ly/tradersfly
— BackstageIncome: http://bit.ly/backstageincome
source
Love these older videos. Great information to keep going over
I don't understand why call prices increase along with puts. I understand why put prices increase, but shouldn't call prices decrease because people would be selling their calls and selling pressure causes price to drop.
If the market is trading with very low volatility, and then the S and P 500 goes up explosively, shouldn't the VIX increase? Because the VIX measures volatility, and if the S and P 500 increases explosively, then there is high volatility.
For some reason I'm not able to find the VIX study on my either of my trading platforms thinkorswim and tradeking live. Is there another name I might be missing or am I just not seeing it?
hey Sasha@
how to make a IB virtual account? please tell me..!
Cool lesson. Is it correct that you need to own at least 100 shares of a stock to set up these options spreads (excluding using naked calls and puts)?
Quick question…If I lose on an investment, would making a larger investment that if I win it would cover the loss of the previous investment and still make a profit, be worth doing? And if I loose that one I make an even larger investment that if I win would cover the previous losses and still make a profit etc…Good idea or nah?