Cboe Volatility Index (VIX): What is it and how is it measured?
Heard of the VIX, but not quite sure what it means? We’ll give you the basics on this popular volatility index.
3 min read
May 09, 2024
Brian Baker, CFA
Former Senior Writer, Investing and Retirement
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16Years of experience
EXPERTISE
- Investing
- Wealth management
- Behavioral finance
- Stock analysis and valuation
EDUCATION
- CFA Institute
- Bachelor of Arts, Finance, Michigan State University
- Master of Science, Journalism, Northwestern University
Brian Baker, CFA, covered investing and retirement for Bankrate. He previously worked in equity research at Diamond Hill Capital Management and is a CFA Charterholder. His work has appeared online in various publications including MarketWatch, Fortune, the Omaha World-Herald, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Detroit News, MSN and Yahoo Finance. He also serves on the Investment Task Force for the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.
Prior to joining Bankrate, he covered mergers and acquisitions for MLex Market Insight in Washington, D.C. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can better plan for their financial futures.
Readers can rely on his articles to learn more about a variety of investing topics such as how to start investing, investing through mutual funds, when to sell a stock and how investors can manage their emotions.
Baker’s passion for investing developed in college after reading about the success of long-term investors like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.
Investing can be intimidating, but following some basic principles can put you on the path to achieving your financial goals.
— Brian Baker, CFA
Brian's latest articles
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Top streaming service stocks: Which ones to consider for your portfolio
Want to invest in streaming companies? Consider adding these stocks to your portfolio.
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What is net asset value (NAV)? Definition and formula explained
If you’re a mutual fund or ETF investor, then you need to know about net asset value. Here’s the basics.
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What are the different types of index funds?
What you should know about the different types of index funds and how to invest in them.
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Best financial ETFs: Top funds for banks, insurers and REITs
Looking to invest in the financial sector? Here are some ETFs to consider for your portfolio.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting: 5 takeaways for investors
5 key takeaways from the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
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How to invest in a racehorse: What to know before buying shares and how much it costs
Racehorses are costly investments, but you can get in on the action for less than you think.
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Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting 2024: What to expect
What to watch for at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
3 min read May 02, 2024
