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VIX9D Index, Futures Quotes and Expiration Dates

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Update Due to low demand, the CBOE discontinued VXST options and futures.  The VXST index, renamed the VIX9D, continues to be active. The CBOE went on to introduce weekly versions of its popular 30-day VIX futures which have been marginally successful. _______________________________________________________________________________________ VIX9D Indexes On  October 1st, 2013 the CBOE introduced the VXST index. VXST, later renamed to VIX9D. It uses the same methodology as …

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Dynamic Volatility Funds During a Correction

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During a significant market correction everyone knows that the long volatility funds like VXX, TVIX, and UVXY soar, while inverse funds like XIV and SVXY get crushed—no subtlety there.  However, there are a class of volatility funds that attempt to finesse their way through market downturns.  They change their allocations based on market conditions or use periodically rebalanced mixes of VIX futures in an attempt …

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2023 Vanguard Ex-Div & Paydates: VCIT, VCLT, VGSH, VMBS

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Apparently, Vanguard likes to keep its ETF ex-dividend and distribution dates a secret until just a couple of days before the event.  It has that old mutual fund feel to it—”we’ll give you a quote after-market and allow you to buy or sell our stuff at the end of the day, otherwise go away…” As a result, the dates below are just guesses, based on previous …

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2023 Ex-Dividend Dates for iShares’ IFEU, IFAS, DVYE, IFGL, IFNA, DVYA, IDV, WPS

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2023 Ex-Dividend Dates for IFEU, IFAS, DVYE, IFGL, IFNA, DVYA, IDV, WPS International FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Funds, Dow Jones International Select Dividend, S&P Developed ex-U.S. Property Funds Based on Ishares’ distribution schedule, I expect the next ex-Dividend, pay dates for these ETFs to be:   2023 Ex-Dividend Dates Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 23-March 7-June 26-Sept 20-Dec 28-Dec Pay / Distribution Dates 29-March 13-June 2-Oct 27-Dec 4-Jan-2024 …

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https://www.sixfigureinvesting.com/2014/02/2014-ex-dividend-and-pay-date-information-for-amlp/

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Apparently  Alerian likes to keep their future ETF ex-dividend and distribution dates a secret. As a result, the dates below are just guesses, based on this and previous year’s ex-dividend and distribution dates.   For historic ex-dividend, pay dates, and dividend amounts see this Alerian link for getting the confirmed dates and amounts. 2014 Estimated Alerian AMLP  ETF Quarterly Ex-dividend & Distributions Dates:  2014 Ex-Dividend Dates …

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