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Trading Alert: Volatility Hits a New Low

Submitted by Stockmaster3 on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 17:58

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Maybe we won't get kicked in the face? Let's hope so, but don't let your guard down.

Heads up Masters, the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures (VXX) hit a new 52-week low today. The VXX got down to $12.41 today, fear has calmed.

Volatility Wins Again

Submitted by Stockmaster2 on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 16:16

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The VXX is up 2.5% thanks to stocks falling off the cliff.

Always a risky bet but after the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures (VXX) hits 52-week lows it due for a bounce. Such is the case this week after the VXX got down to $12.70 last Friday. Today the VXX is at $13.61 and fear enters back into the market.

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The Fear Triangle appears Complete

Submitted by SC on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 19:00

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The market seemed to forget about Greece last week, but one has to wonder. Are the constant delays in negotiations just stalling tactics to prepare for a Greek default?

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

Fear is Back with a Vengeance

Submitted by SC on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 18:29

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The Volatility Index (VIX) went parabolic last week amid Greek fears and Italian bank downgrades. Hedging against fear is back in style.

It was warned last weekend that a new bear market is looming. Consider this a second warning from the Grim Reaper.

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