by Aptus PM Team | Jan 2, 2026 | Blog, Charts
Happy New Year. As we turn the page to 2026, the market landscape is a study in contrasts. Consumers who feel poor, but spend big. A tech sector that has reached a historic peak in dominance, but productivity shows signs of cooling. Concerns over growth, just as the...
by Brian Jacobs | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Over the past month, the VIX Index has been making headlines, first spiking, then crashing in dramatic fashion at times just a day apart. While many investors recognize the VIX as “the fear gauge,” far fewer understand what it actually measures and how...
by Aptus PM Team | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful that we think are good summations of investor activity, from historic market movement to inflation and of course, tariffs. Enjoy! Brad: High VIX has coincided with near-term weakness,...
by Brian Jacobs | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
In a recent post, Selling Puts as a Form of Risk Management, we explored using volatility indicators like the VIX to inform portfolio decisions. Building on that, this guide examines how VIX futures can provide insights into market sentiment and help make tactical...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Beckham: The sharp rise in daily volatility came after 18 months of extremely subdued movement in equity indices...
