CBOE Volatility Index
All weather stocks: Two more names to ride out this rough market
There are two more stocks to consider for riding out the stock market storm of 2025. One sits atop a mountain of trash and the other atop a pile of cash. These are part of our new stock lists at CNBC Pro, which we launched with the All Weather Stock List near the end of […]
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‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:’ One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
They’re generally reserved for the ultrawealthy and financial institutions. But the exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos thinks it’s a great idea despite the asset class’ reputation for charging high fees and academic research that have shown sluggish returns. Her firm […]
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Wall Street wants clarity on trade, growth in the coming week after latest selloff
Investors could use some good news after this week’s selloff. Whether they get any in the week ahead remains to be seen. The past week’s slump was ugly. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China and rumblings of economic weakness alarmed investors who fear the market outlook has taken a turn for the […]
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A market hedge traders use if volatility spikes and the sell-off gets worse
The Cboe Volatility Index (known as the “VIX”) measures the market’s expectation of volatility over the next 30 days as implied by a weighted strip of S & P 500 Index options. When investors are nervous, options premiums, and therefore the VIX tends to spike, reflecting heightened uncertainty. A very high reading often signals panic […]
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Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Financial District in New York City on March 4, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, in turn potentially rekindling an ugly condition that the […]
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Investors who bet on ‘Trump-lite’ get burned as hefty tariffs rock markets
Investors are finally taking President Donald Trump’s tariffs seriously, with the result being some ugly consequences for stocks. Stocks have chugged along since the election, even notching fresh all-time highs, as the “Trump-lite” narrative — as JPMorgan’s Maia Crook called it Monday — led to investor confidence that the current administration’s pro-growth policies would more […]
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Market volatility creating buzz for these two types of ETFs
ETF Edge Market volatility creating buzz for these two types of ETFs Published Thu, Feb 27 20257:40 AM EST Krysta Escobar WATCH LIVE Source
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An all weather investment that’s consistently positive for those tired of the market roller coaster
The first member of the CNBC Pro All Weather Stock list is a surprisingly resilient exchange-trade fund that offers high dividend income to boot. The timing is right for this list in particular because of the precarious set-up of the stock market so far in 2025. We’ll be adding to it periodically as the year […]
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Cash yields more than 4% as markets become rocky. How to get the best use of this asset in your portfolio
Investors looking for steady investments during bouts of market volatility can find solid yields with cash. However, they should be thoughtful on how they incorporate it into their portfolio. This year is expected to be rocky , although strategists still expect stocks to ultimately end higher. On Tuesday, the S & P 500 was on […]
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