Overall,  instruments such as the VXX were a sucker's bet in 2012. Savvy investors know that you're not supposed to hold VXX for an extended period of time.

The VIXY, VIX is taking a break and along with it the iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures ETN (VXX) continues to sink to new lows daily.  The question becomes will the VIX and VXX bounce back?  Should we be afraid or just ignore the warning and buy up everything?

Its that time yet again -- the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX) just hit a fresh new 52-week low.  You know the drill, its time to buy some VXX as a protection should fear and panic enter into the market (again). 

Whereas there was excessive fear surrounding the Greek elections, now complacency is much too high with a shaky market.  A spike in volatility, or the VIX, can result when compl

Despite the Greek election this weekend, Fed, and G20 meeting next week the markets may just trade flat and quiet instead.  The bias is still moderately bullish though given last wee

The target for XIV just after the election is in the $11 range.  The VIX is too high, and is likely to settle down as European fears ease over the next week.  This wee

The VIX has formed a tight bull flag pattern over the last two weeks in April, and a breakout would spike the VIX close to 23.  VXX is one way to play it.  The more aggressive U

Holy cut and paste Batman, here we go again with the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) bounces yet again.  Fellow Masters this happened last week and it rebounded 6% the next

The TVIX chart has formed a triangle.  The measured target of a triangle breakout is $23.35.  This week watch for a potential breakout of the triangle about February 23rd with&n

The trade this week was not Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) hitting $500. It's been the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (NYSE:VXX) and yesterday the fund finished up 5.6%.