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VIX is Above Twenty, Investors are Signaling Fear

I started using Technical Indicators, as an, "Aid," to several Trading Strategies. In addition to tracking three Indices, I have been monitoring the VIX. This morning I noticed the VIX is above 20. A median point of fear, indicating that Investors are shifting money to Options. It seems likely the shift could be money migrating away from Treasuries. An auction, Treasury Yields are elevated more than I recall seeing in a long time, which means Investors are not bidding highly. But the Stock Market has been declining as well. However, I believe the Stock Market decline is a result of mounting turmoil. The Nation seems divided, The House is lacking a Speaker and World War III might be unfolding. Regardless of what is causing the fear, the VIX crossed above twenty and is above the 20, 45, 90, and 120 day moving average. While twenty is not overly extreme, it signals fear is growing. 

Enphase Energy Launches IQ EV Chargers in the United States and Canada

Enphase Energy is a company that provides innovative solutions for solar power generation, storage, and management. Enphase Energy produces micro-inverters, which are devices that convert direct current (DC) from solar panels into alternating current (AC) that can be used by appliances or fed into the grid. Enphase Energy also offers battery energy storage systems, which can store excess solar power for later use or provide backup power in case of grid outages. Enphase Energy also develops web-based monitoring and control platforms, which allow users to track their energy production, consumption, and savings. Enphase Energy aims to make solar energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for residential and commercial customers 123 . After a great deal of research, it was the Enphase Microinverter that I decided to use, when Installing my Solar Panels.   A bit more costly (Slightly) initially, but advantageous in two ways that attracted me.  Their product allows each panel ...