2. Volatility collapse Over the past two weeks, a collapse in the Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, was dramatic enough to flash a "bear killer" signal in the stock market.

If VIX closes above its 200-day moving average for two consecutive days, that would generate the sell signal. VIX did close above its 200-day MA yesterday, so another close there today would be ...

In recent Thoughts, we have discussed the stock market rally several times – always with the conclusion that yes, the markets ...

That signal lasts for 22 trading days, so it has some time to run, but we would stop out if VIX were to return to "spiking mode." The other buy signal - the trend of VIX - was confirmed on June 9.

Russell Rhoads, Associate Clinical Professor of Finance at Indiana University, joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss why VIX is at an inflection point and what that signals to the ...

For there to be a VIX buy-signal trend, the 20-day moving average of VIX would have to cross below the 200-day moving average. But since they are still more than 5 points apart, that is not going ...

The VIX finally jumped to a multiyear high in mid-2002, and the S&P 500 started laying the groundwork for a reversal of the then- bear market shortly thereafter. ^SPX data by YCharts.

The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX, signals the market’s expectations for volatility over the coming 30 days. When the VIX rises, investors expect steeper ups and downs.

The VIX now hovers around 14.3, which is below its historical mean and median and near a five-year low – the index traded at a five-year low of 13.45 on Aug. 17.