
Bull Market vs Bear Market: What's the Difference and How Do You Trade Each?
A bull market and a bear market are not just labels. They define the rules of the game you are playing. Miss the shift between them and you trade the wrong strategy at the wrong time. This 2026 guide breaks down what each phase means, how to spot the current one, and what works in each.
11 min

VIX Index Explained
The VIX index is Wall Street's primary measure of expected stock market volatility. As of March 25, 2026, it trades at 26.95, roughly 33% above its long-term average of 21. That number tells you the market is stressed. If you have ever searched what the VIX index is and got a wall of jargon, this guide cuts through it.
13 min


