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Use Volatility In Your Favor With Robinhood Options Trading In April, Volatility Index VIX Hit Highest Mark
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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga
Thanks to their large upside potential, many seasoned traders choose to trade options to play the markets. Fintechs like Robinhood have made accessing the market easier for seasoned traders to fine-tune their strategies, building based on their trading level.
With inflation remaining stubborn, the markets appearing to be waiting for the Federal Reserves next move on interest rates and the U.S. about to enter what is expected to be a polarizing presidential election, volatility has been high. In April, the VIX Index which Wall Street uses to gauge volatility in the market hit its highest level since late October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Year-to-date, the VIX Index is up more than 12%.
Options Abound With Options Trading
While volatility may scare buy-and-hold investors, for active options traders, some look at it as an opportunity. After all, with options trading, investors can engage in a variety of diverse strategies that have the potential to work in all sorts of market conditions, whether it's speculating stocks will go up or down based on their bearish and bullish outlooks. Options are also cheaper than buying shares outright, creating leverage, which means the gains on your investment could be amplified as can losses. However, options expire, and you can lose your entire investment in a short period of time. Some strategies present a potential for substantial or even unlimited losses.
Then there are the hedging capabilities that come with options, which can help mitigate the dangers of high-risk, high-reward instruments. If an investor is worried a stock is going to fall they can purchase puts that enable them to sell the stock at a strike price, regardless of where the stock falls prior to expiration of the option. The same cant be said of stocks. If shares tank, you dont have any downward protection other than to sell and limit your losses. However, if the stock goes up or doesnt move prior to expiration, the option will expire worthless and the loss is equal to the premium paid.
Leveling The Playing Field For Options Investors
Accessing options trading is getting even easier thanks to Robinhoods trading platform. Not only do customers get access to options but also advanced charts, including the ability to track and modify technical indicators such as moving average, relative strength index and moving average convergence divergence. Furthermore, there are no contract fees.*
Other powerful features of Robinhoods platform include the ability to save and monitor options contracts to see hypothetical returns and options rolling in which you can seamlessly adjust and extend your positions. And lets not forget 24-hour support. If you have a question on your option strategy even in the wee hours of the morning, Robinhood has you covered.
Even retirement accounts and cash account holders can trade options with Robinhood. The same cant be said of some of Robinhoods rivals.
Robinhoods efforts to improve access are not surprising. For some time now, the company has been on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to investing by providing access to an array of investment and retirement products, keeping costs down and commissions at zero (other fees apply). Take Robinhood Gold for one example. Gold subscribers get 5% APY on uninvested cash in their brokerage account, a 1% boost on brokerage transfers and instant deposits.
None of this is lost on options traders, which is why that part of Robinhoods business is growing, and options traders are taking note. Robinhood is making moves to grow its market share even more. We want to be number one in the active trader market. So active traders are very important for us, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in a recent interview. They care about very specific things like performance, pricing, user experience. And we're making lots of investments there both in the user experience and in new product innovations that other competitors don't offer, 24-hour market being a great example there.
Options trading is growing in popularity as regular retail investors learn its virtues. Robinhood wants to be a leader in the space and is pulling out all the stops to achieve that.
Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.
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*There are no contract fees charged directly by Robinhood. However Robinhood does pass through certain fees charged by securities regulators and exchanges.
Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.
Robinhood Financial does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes. The past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Customers should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the customer considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes affect the outcome of each options strategy. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
Rolling options does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. An investor may also end up compounding their losses. By rolling out, the duration is extended, which can also increase risks as there's more time for the underlying security's price to move unfavorably.
One of the key downsides of options vs stocks is that options contracts expire over time. For puts, If the stock price is at or above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you can lose the money you paid for the options contract.
Risk of VIX options:
The prices of VIX options can fluctuate significantly and thus increase the risk for investors.
The VIX is a synthetic value that is calculated on the basis of option prices. Investors who invest in VIX options should therefore be aware of the special features of this asset class.
In some market situations, the VIX and thus also the prices of VIX options may not move in the expected direction. This means that in some cases VIX options may not help to reduce the risk of a portfolio, but rather increase it.
VIX options generally have a term of only a few months and are therefore more suitable for short-term trading.
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Baby Barney Needs Hugs & Food! by Renee Servello is a children’s illustrated book that understands a simple truth: growing up can be exciting, confusing, and a little uncomfortable—especially when you’re a Labradoodle puppy getting bigger by the day. Published under Explora Books, the story is told in Barney’s own voice and invites young readers to see the world from knee-level, where hugs matter, food is always on your mind, and love doesn’t shrink just because you don’t fit anymore.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 27th Mar 2026 – Barney introduces himself as a puppy who is “growing like a rocket.” That growth is the heart of the book. As Barney gets bigger and heavier, everyday things stop working the way they used to. He no longer fits on his doggie bed, his food bowls are replaced with a “ginormous” one, and being picked up is suddenly “hard to do.” Even the couch and the family bed are off-limits now, leaving Barney on the floor, missing how things used to be.
Servello’s writing keeps the language simple and conversational, making it easy for early readers to follow while still feeling specific and true. Barney speaks directly to the reader, sharing his hunger (“I need FOOD!”), his love of hugs, and his confusion when his size causes trouble—like accidentally bumping into family members on the stairs. These moments are handled with gentle humor rather than chaos, keeping the focus on feeling rather than spectacle.
Daily life provides much of the book’s charm. Barney waits for the school bus with his family, sometimes climbing a few steps while kids squeal and hug him. He fears trips to the veterinarian and shakes so much he has to be carried inside. He loves car rides to the beach, where he sticks his head out the window to “bite the air,” then chases fish in the ocean he never quite catches. Even the postman earns a role as Barney’s “best friend,” though that friendship has its limits.
The story closes with a quiet shift. Barney is no longer “Baby Barney,” just Barney now that he’s grown. He doesn’t fit on laps anymore, but he is still loved, still included, and still happy. Written by Renee Servello—also the author of Petey the Pug Escapes for 24 Hours and other family-centered stories—and released through Explora Books, Baby Barney Needs Hugs & Food! offers a warm, playful look at growth, change, and learning to accept yourself, even when you take up more space than before.
Baby Barney Needs Hugs & Food! is available on Amazon and other major retailers worldwide.
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Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.
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PDFtoExcelConverter.co has launched an AI-powered PDF to Excel converter designed to extract tabular data from invoices, bank statements, financial reports, and other PDF documents into structured spreadsheets.
Washington, United States, 27th Mar 2026 – PDFtoExcelConverter.co has announced the launch of its PDF to Excel conversion software, a new platform built to extract structured spreadsheet data from PDF documents using AI.
The software is designed for businesses that regularly work with PDF-based records but still depend on manual copying or reformatting to move information into spreadsheets. This remains a common challenge across finance, operations, and reporting workflows, particularly when documents vary in format or contain scanned pages, inconsistent layouts, or multi-page tables.
PDFtoExcelConverter.co aims to address that problem by converting table-based PDF content into Excel-ready output while maintaining the structure of the original document. Rather than relying on fixed templates or document-by-document configuration, the platform uses AI to interpret layout, column relationships, headers, and cell positioning across a wide range of PDF formats.
The platform can be used for documents such as invoices, bank statements, financial reports, and other records that contain structured tabular data. It supports both native and scanned PDFs, allowing teams to work with files that would otherwise require manual extraction or review before they could be used in a spreadsheet.
According to the company, the software was developed to reduce the time spent on repetitive data entry while improving consistency in how information is captured from source documents. In environments where teams process large volumes of PDFs, even small formatting differences between files can create friction and increase the need for manual checking. The company says its focus is on making spreadsheet extraction more reliable across varied document types without requiring users to build custom rules for each one.
PDFtoExcelConverter.co also states that the platform is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and HIPAA compliant. This is intended to support organizations that handle sensitive financial, operational, or regulated documents and need stronger controls around data processing.
The launch reflects continued demand for software that can turn unstructured or semi-structured business documents into usable data. As more teams look to automate document-heavy workflows, tools that can accurately extract information from PDFs are becoming part of broader efforts to reduce manual work and improve reporting speed.
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PDFtoExcelConverter.co is a software platform that converts PDF documents into structured spreadsheet data using AI. It is designed to help businesses extract table-based data from documents such as invoices, statements, and reports with greater speed and consistency.
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971 Art Gallery Showcases Contemporary Creativity Through Curated Art Exhibition Experiences in Dubai
A leading destination for art enthusiasts, 971 Art Gallery continues to connect audiences with diverse artistic expressions through thoughtfully curated art exhibitions in Dubai.
United Arab Emirates, 27th Mar 2026 – 971 Art Gallery, a distinguished name in Dubai’s vibrant art scene, is gaining recognition among art enthusiasts and collectors seeking immersive and meaningful artistic experiences. The gallery provides visitors with access to a range of artistic works and information through its official website, where it presents details about its exhibitions, artists, and background.
Positioned within Dubai’s art landscape, 971 Art Gallery serves individuals interested in exploring visual art and curated displays. Visitors looking for the best art gallery in dubai can access the gallery’s official platform to learn about its offerings, location, and featured content.
The gallery shares information about its ongoing and past exhibitions through its dedicated exhibitions section. Those interested in attending or learning more about an art exhibition dubai can explore the exhibitions page, which provides insights into the gallery’s showcased works and events.
The gallery’s platform is designed for audiences who are looking for art exhibition in Dubai, UAE, providing access to information about exhibitions, artists, and artworks.
In addition to exhibitions, 971 Art Gallery features artists through its online platform. The artists page highlights individuals associated with the gallery, offering visitors an overview of creative contributors. As a contemporary art gallery dubai, the platform presents a structured way for audiences to explore artists and their work.
The gallery also provides background information through its About section, where visitors can learn more about its purpose and presence in Dubai. Individuals interested in viewing or understanding art painting dubai can access this section to gain additional context about the gallery and its focus.
971 Art Gallery is situated at Inside La Maisonaire, Art of Living Mall, Retail 1-3, M-Floor, Al Barsha 2, Dubai, making it accessible to visitors in the city. Through both its physical location and digital platform, the gallery offers information and access to exhibitions, artists, and artworks.
For individuals in Dubai and beyond who are interested in art exhibitions and contemporary works, 971 Art Gallery provides a centralized platform where users can explore available content, review artist information, and stay updated on exhibitions.
About 971 Art Gallery
971 Art Gallery is an art gallery based in Dubai, UAE, located inside La Maisonaire at the Art of Living Mall, Al Barsha 2. The gallery presents exhibitions, artists, and artworks through its physical space and official website.
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