These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

The VIX has been one of the most frustrating puzzles for investors recently. Here's what to know and how to play it.

Stocks are volatile. That much is understood by most investors, but what exactly is volatility and how is it measured for the overall stock market? You may have seen references to something called the ...

For U.S. stocks on Tuesday, September 22, it was a calm day if you only look at the indices. The S&P 500 was essentially flat ...

Wall Street's fear gauge — the VIX — spiked by the second biggest percentage in its history on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve jolted the stock market by saying it would dial back its ...

Investors are starting to seek more protection against stock market swings as a historically volatile period for markets approaches.