Real-time volatility index that represents market expectations for the relative strength of short-term price fluctuations in the S&P 500 Index (SPX). It generates a 30-day forward estimate of volatility as it is generated from the pricing of SPX index options with near-term expiration dates. Volatility is frequently used to evaluate market sentiment, particularly the level of anxiety and fear among market players. The index is more frequently referred to the fear indicator, or simply as the VIX. It was founded by the Cboe Options Exchange (Cboe) and is managed by Cboe Global Markets. It is an important index as it offers a measurable gauge of market risk and investor sentiment.
The market has been range bound for the last few weeks with volatility on the decline, and earnings all over the place. So where to go to look for a trade? Nike has already had Earnings and is near a low of the year, so seems like a good option. As a contrarian that can mean only one thing to me: I have to make a trade with the assumption it will go up from here over the next 45ish days. We will do that by making a Long Call Vertical trade to bet that it starts to head up over the next couple months. For more on my trading and how to join me in real time, see below. Watch the video to get the details. Kal Trading Risk Disclaimer All the information shared in this video is provided for educational purposes only. Any trades placed upon reliance of SharperTrades.com are taken at your own risk for your own account. Past performance is no guarantee. While there is great potential for reward trading stocks, commodities, options and forex, there is also substantial risk of loss. All tr