Futures

Discover how the unique aspects of futures contracts can provide traders with new potential opportunities in new markets.

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ETFs

VIX ETFs: The Facts and Risks

Investors are fascinated by the VIX Index due to its tendency to spike during market turmoil. VIX ETFs exist but they track VIX index futures, instead of the index directly. Find out why this can be an issue.

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