Back in September, I went out on a limb and declared 2,040 as price target and later on ‘make it or break it’ zone. The S&P 500 reached 2,040. Although the S&P’s reaction around 2,040 may look like a non-event, 2,040 did what it was supposed to.... >> READ MORE...

VIX seasonality has been the most powerful VIX forecasting tool in recent years. Historically, there are two particularly promising VIX entry and exit point. We are coming up on one of them. Here’s a closer look:... >> READ MORE...

Is there such a thing as a ‘black swan’ indicator? Yes, there is. It is calculated by the same outfit that publishes the popular VIX (CBOE). How accurate is this indicator, and what exactly is a ‘black swan’ event?... >> READ MORE...

Gold climbed above a trend line that has capped gains for three years. This trend line is not just important, it is also very useful as it may help to 1) manage risk for gold longs or 2) spot an entry point for wanna-be gold buyers.... >> READ MORE...

On September 29, many analysts declared the beginning of a new bear market. Since then, the S&P 500 soared 150 points. Will stocks continue to frustrate bears, or will the S&P 500 relapse at upcoming key resistance?... >> READ MORE...

Our reliable major market top indicator has correctly foreshadowed the 1987, 2000 and 2007 market tops, while keeping investors long and strong from 2009 – 2015. What is the major market top indicator saying now?... >> READ MORE...

Thanks to the 10% August mini-crash, investors are much more concerned about another financial crisis. Could 2015 be a repeat of 2007? After all, in 2007, the S&P 500 also suffered a 10% summer drop. ... >> READ MORE...

It’s been kind of quiet here at iSPYETF.com. This is partially because the S&P 500 has been following the ‘script’ we identified months ago. Based on that ‘script,’ what’s next? Re-lapse or re-covery?... >> READ MORE...

On August 24, the VIX soared to 53.29, the highest level since January 2009. Since then, the VIX retreated as much as 59%, but short VIX ETFs and ETNs like SVXY and XIV are barely in the green. Meet this VIX trick.... >> READ MORE...

Think about this for a moment: Investment advisors are as bearish today as they were during the financial crisis. Yes, a quick 12% S&P 500 drop had the same effect as the financial crisis, sort of. Remarkable! What does it mean?... >> READ MORE...