In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Kristy Akullian, Head of iShares Investment Strategy for the Americas at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, about investing amid current ...

In finance, the term "collar" usually refers to a risk management strategy called a protective collar involving options contracts, and not a part of your shirt. But, using a protective collar could ...

Stocks have been on a roller coaster ride lately as investors struggle to decipher the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 has dropped significantly since reaching an all-time high in ...

As markets enter the final stretch of 2025, traders and investors are facing a high-stakes mix of macro uncertainty, sector rotation, and elevated volatility. How can you position tactically — not ...

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Buying up-variance: If the underlying price is expected to rise or stay above a given level then buying an up-variance swap (with a 95% trigger for example) is a cheaper alternative to a long variance ...

After reaching all-time highs in February, U.S. markets have experienced notable volatility amidst a flurry of news regarding tariffs and rapid changes in the geopolitical landscape. The S&P 500 is ...

With the VIX currently at 52.33 points, we think short volatility strategies are starting to look compelling. Short VIX strategies capitalize on the VIX's reliable pattern of reverting to the mean ...

Leveraged ETFs suffer from volatility drag, causing them to underperform their benchmarks, which can be exploited by shorting leveraged ETFs while buying the underlying asset. Backtesting since July ...