I follow the VIX as a 'wild card' play. If it drops to near or below its past 6 month low, I start watching closely. It appears to be approaching one of those points now. I use Bollinger Bands to help me visualize the volatility. When price drops below the lower band, it is a potential buy signal. I have watched this for a while, and jumped in only once (last year). When I did, I made ~20% in less than 30 days. If bought right, the potential for much more is there.
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