Ep 89: Using the VIX (Fear Index) in Trading Stocks and Options

Ep 89: Using the VIX (Fear Index) in Trading Stocks and Options ★ SUMMARY ★ We’re going to talk about the VIX, and more importantly, how you can use the VIX for trading stocks, but also options. The VIX typically refers to option trading and it’s really geared and run by the options, but I’m going to share some insight with you about how to use it as a gauge for also if you’re just trading stocks in general. When you’re trading options, the VIX is normally the tool or utility that drives these option prices, but it can be used to also trade stocks. So if you don’t trade options, stay with me here, and I’m going to share with you some insight as well about how you can use it for stocks. Posted at: http://tradersfly.com/2016/06/ep-89-vix-fear-index-trading-stocks-options/ ★ SHARE THIS VIDEO ★ https://youtu.be/56gI9mMOczw ★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE: ★ http://bit.ly/addtradersfly ★ ABOUT TRADERSFLY ★ TradersFly is a place where I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience about the stock market, trading, and investing. Stock trading can be a brutal industry especially if you are new. Watch my free educational training videos to avoid making large mistakes and to just continue to get better. Stock trading and investing is a long journey - it doesn't happen overnight. If you are interested to share some insight or contribute to the community we'd love to have you subscribe and join us! FREE 15 DAY TRIAL TO THE CRITICAL CHARTS -- http://bit.ly/charts15 GET THE NEWSLETTER -- http://bit.ly/stocknewsletter STOCK TRADING COURSES: -- http://tradersfly.com/courses/ STOCK TRADING BOOKS: -- http://tradersfly.com/books/ WEBSITES: -- http://rise2learn.com -- http://criticalcharts.com -- http://investinghelpdesk.com -- http://tradersfly.com -- http://backstageincome.com -- http://sashaevdakov.com SOCIAL MEDIA: -- http://twitter.com/criticalcharts/ -- http://facebook.com/criticalcharts/ MY YOUTUBE CHANNELS: -- TradersFly: http://bit.ly/tradersfly -- BackstageIncome: http://bit.ly/backstageincome

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1. For some reason I'm not able to find the VIX study on my either of my trading platforms thinkorswim and tradeking live. Is there another name I might be missing or am I just not seeing it?
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3. Cool lesson. Is it correct that you need to own at least 100 shares of a stock to set up these options spreads (excluding using naked calls and puts)?
4. I just started checking on vix like a few hours before you released this. Your vid helped understand it even further, one of the crazy coincidences thanks sir
5. Quick question...If I lose on an investment, would making a larger investment that if I win it would cover the loss of the previous investment and still make a profit, be worth doing? And if I loose that one I make an even larger investment that if I win would cover the previous losses and still make a profit etc...Good idea or nah?