M Mr.Consistent Apr 11, 2009 #3 Depending on what you want to do, there are VIX option contracts, though be careful with them
R robbie380 Apr 11, 2009 #4 Quote from paperboy: Do you know if there are any VIX etf´s? More... http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vix+etf
dtrader98 Apr 13, 2009 #7 The VXX does not seem to track VIX daily close very well; at all. Even hit rate is only 85% so far. Careful.
The VXX does not seem to track VIX daily close very well; at all. Even hit rate is only 85% so far. Careful.
R rallymode Apr 13, 2009 #8 Quote from dtrader98: The VXX does not seem to track VIX daily close very well; at all. Even hit rate is only 85% so far. Careful. More... The VXX is not supposed to track VIX spot. It tracks the VIX short term futures index.
Quote from dtrader98: The VXX does not seem to track VIX daily close very well; at all. Even hit rate is only 85% so far. Careful. More... The VXX is not supposed to track VIX spot. It tracks the VIX short term futures index.
dtrader98 Apr 13, 2009 #9 Quote from rallymode: The VXX is not supposed to track VIX spot. It tracks the VIX short term futures index. More... True, although as evidenced under this thread it is often referenced under the idea of trying to capture VIX movements. Just pointed out the relationship for those who are actually trying to emulate VIX for short term trading purposes.
Quote from rallymode: The VXX is not supposed to track VIX spot. It tracks the VIX short term futures index. More... True, although as evidenced under this thread it is often referenced under the idea of trying to capture VIX movements. Just pointed out the relationship for those who are actually trying to emulate VIX for short term trading purposes.
nitro Apr 13, 2009 #10 Quote from rallymode: The VXX is not supposed to track VIX spot. It tracks the VIX short term futures index. More... Ah, http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=vxx
Quote from rallymode: The VXX is not supposed to track VIX spot. It tracks the VIX short term futures index. More... Ah, http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=vxx
