Andrew Hecht

The VIX index at 14-16 is at a neutral level. The volatility index tells us that fear and greed are not overly influencing the stock market in late August 2023. The VIX is a sentiment indicator that measures the implied or expected price variance of equity prices included in the diversified S&P 500 index.

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares fund seeks to track 2x the daily performance of the Energy Select Sector Index. Learn more about ERX ETF here.

Platinum prices have declined by 8% in 10 months, making it appear to be a bargain compared to other precious metals. Click here for more on PPLT ETF.

VanEck Oil Services ETF has outperformed integrated oil companies since 2020 with a bullish trend and higher highs. Read more to see a detailed analysis on OIH.

The critical ingredient in chocolate confectionery products is the cocoa bean that trades on the ICE futures market in the softs sector of the commodities asset class. Cocoa has been the final soft commodity to rise to a multi-year high, and the rally may have a long way to go before peaking.

WEAT provides an alternative for market participants seeking exposure to the world’s leading grain. Click here to read why WEAT ETF is a Buy.

The VIX fell to a new low of 13.02 on September 1, the lowest level since June 22, when it dropped to a 12.73 post-pandemic low. The VIX has been in a bearish trend in 2023, reflecting the significant rally in the most diversified U.S. stock market index, the S&P 500.

United States Brent Oil Fund seeks to track the daily changes in the spot price of brent crude oil as traded on ICE Futures Exchange. Learn more on BNO ETF here.

Invesco DB Base Metals Fund ETF is a compelling commodity ETF below $20, owning aluminum, copper, and zinc. Find out if DBB is a buy.

Short, medium, and long-term U.S. interest rates have steadily increased since early 2022. Inflation at the highest level in decades caused the U.S. central bank to tighten credit significantly. The U.S. long bond has been in a bearish trend since peaking in March 2020 and was sitting near the most recent low in September 2023.