The Stock Market Flashes a Bullish Signal Seen Only 17 Times Since 1990. Big Gains Usually Follow in the Next Year. @themotleyfool #stocks $^GSPC $^VIX

The Stock Market Flashes a Bullish Signal Seen Only 17 Times Since 1990. Big Gains Usually Follow in the Next Year. @themotleyfool #stocks $^GSPC $^VIX

Key PointsThe CBOE Volatility Index, commonly known as the VIX, uses options prices to measure the anticipated 30-day volatility in the S&P 500.The VIX declined more than 50% during the 20-week period that ended on August 22, something it has only done 17 times since 1990.The S&P 500 has achieved an average one-year return of 22% following incidents when the CBOE Volatility Index fell at least 50% in 20 weeks.10 stocks we like better than S&P 50…