Bill Luby’s VIX and More takes volatility analysis to another level. The blog was created in early-2007 and at a time when investors seemed to have lost interest in the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX. The index was mired in a long slump and even dipped into the single digits in late 2006.

According to Luby, the original goal in developing VIX and More was to fill a void by offering timely research and analysis of the volatility index. The timing was spot on. In February 2007, when VIX posted a record 64 percent one-day gain, interest soon resurfaced. Over the past two and half years, the blog has expanded to include, not just commentary on the VIX, but also discussions on technical analysis, market sentiment, and exchange-traded funds.

Luby relies heavily on charts and his analysis often goes beyond the basics–an effort to stimulate deeper thinking about the markets. He says that his trading approach has changed over recent years and is now focused more on exchange-traded funds and options. At the same time, while market calls and predictions are sometimes offered, the primary objective of VIX and More is primarly on education and idea generation. Indeed, it doesn’t take much time for readers to recognize Bill Luby has a sincere passion for the financial markets, as well as for sharing his many years of experience and knowlege.