By Lawrence G. McMillanAt the current time, realized volatility is dropping, $VIX is dropping more slowly, and $VIX futures are remaining at fairly lofty levels because of the uncertainty surrounding...
By Lawrence G. McMillanAs $SPX has approached the all-time highs, some selling has appeared. This is understandable, as many traders probably figure they are grateful to have gotten "even" and are...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe market, as measured by $SPX, moved to new relative highs this week, finally breaking out over resistance at 3280. From there, it quickly moved to 3330, closing the huge gap...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThis article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 15, No. 10 on May 25, 2006. As the market has declined, $VIX has risen...
By Lawrence G. McMillanEvery so often, we take a look at cumulative breadth and volume, when they appear to have something to “say.” This could be one of those times, as cumulative volume has already...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe stock market has remained in a fairly tight range ever since breaking out over resistance at 3185 in mid-July. This has had the effect of reducing realized volatility (more...