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Trading VIX (Volatility Index) options requires understanding their unique structure, as they track the implied volatility of the S&P 500 over the next 30 days rather than a specific underlying asset.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index, better known as VIX, offers traders and investors a bird’s eye view of real-time greed and fear levels, while providing a snapshot of the ...

The concept of a Volatility Index (VIX) was first introduced by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993. Originally, based on the S&P 100 index, it was revised in 2003 to track the S&P 500 ...

ProShares Trust II - ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF was formed on January 3, 2011 and is domiciled in the United States. The investment seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that ...

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