Market Commentary
Joe Tigay

Waiting for the Spike: Predicting Ups and Downs with Volatility

Understanding Volatility Indexes As someone who is fascinated by volatility, my daily routine revolves around monitoring the SPIKES Volatility Index and VIX charts. The SPIKES index is a measure of expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY),...