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VIX update for June 19, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:29:04 +0000

The Vix is holding up as to be expected in front of the Fed announcement. Although after a few up days it seems that the market is somewhat complacent, not expecting anything momentous later today. Buy the rumor, sell the news? Keep a look out for a HotShot trade recommendation.

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Global Economic Calendar June 18, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:45:20 +0000

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ThinkTank STRAT View – S&P 500 Bearish into FOMC?

Bull and Bear Institute — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:27:41 +0000

After the gap higher this morning on typically friendly Fed expectations, a Financial Times article that tapering may be on the agenda sent the September S&P 500 future reeling. While it has stabilized for now, is this the end? Or will it hold the 1620-1615 area support? For ongoing active analysis of the current swings and post FOMC/Bernanke activity join us in the ThinkTank StratChat.

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VIX Update June 17, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:43 +0000

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Global Economic Calendar for June 17, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:23:13 +0000

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VIX Update June, 14, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:28:29 +0000

After a 9% up day, the Vix tumbled 2.18 or 11.73% on Thursday closing at 16.41 as the broad market regained everything it lost on Wednesday, plus some. . This index is on the same roller coaster as the broad market except in reverse. The only noteworthy thing is the volume of Vix trades is breaking new records every month as traders worldwide integrate this tool in their hedging strategies. It is probably the most heavily traded options product in the US today. Further insight can be had from B+B on a one to one basis.

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Global Economic Calendar June 14, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:00:29 +0000

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ThinkTank Strat View – Does the S&P 500 carry on?

Bull and Bear Institute — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:23:50 +0000

Once again from its latest test of the major 1,600 area support, the June S&P 500 future is improving faster than most folks could have imagined on the overnight trading back below 1,600. Yet, here we are again in an aggressive rally with s.t. indicators UP...and it's already approaching key resistances in the low 1620's. Does it push though? Stall at recent high's? Carry on to the more major 1,660-1,670 resistance this time? Join the BBI ThinkTank STRAT Chat services to get our ongoing assessment.

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Global Economic Calendar for June 12, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:03:17 +0000

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Global Economic Calendar for June 10, 2013

Bull and Bear Institute — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:05:46 +0000

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