Full chart1 day−1.50%5 days16.34%1 month31.41%6 months29.07%Year to date36.63%1 year31.92%5 years−7.69%10 years−8.44%All time11.54%
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VIX is a trademarked ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index, a popular measure of the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options; the VIX is calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Often referred to as the fear index or the fear gauge, the VIX represents one measure of the market's expectation of stock market volatility over the next 30-day period.Show more
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VIX | Major Volatility and Market Correction Incoming | LONGThe VIX Index, formally known as the Cboe Volatility Index, is a real-time market index that represents the market's expectation of 30-day forward-looking volatility for the S&P 500 index. It is widely known as the "fear gauge" because it tends to rise sharply during periods of increased investor feLongby DivergenceSeekerUpdated 5520Huge VIX spike is imminent One of the best indicator to predict the VIX is 7 and 12 MA crossings. This crossing happens daily, hourly etc. All are reflecting a reliable movement on SPY and VIX. However, when this happens on weekly chart, it's a different story. Expect at least 30%+ spike.Longby aaronrtan446VIX | S&P500 Is About To TANK | LONG VIX | SHORT SPYSince we are currently in mid-February 2026, the specific "crisis" label is still being debated by historians and market analysts, but several distinct names have already emerged in the headlines. Depending on whether you're following the diplomatic friction, the domestic policy shifts, or the literby DivergenceSeeker8VIX Coiling in Multi-Year Triangle — Volatility Expansion Setup,What you’re looking at is the daily chart of the VIX compressing inside a large multi-year symmetrical triangle. Since the 2020 spike, volatility has been making progressively lower highs while also holding a rising base of higher lows. That compression tells us one thing: energy is building. Each Longby Stockandtrendexpert6VIX Index: Signals a major crash for Bitcoin and the top 500 US The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, also known as the "fear index," is climbing above 20 again and could indicate major drops for Bitcoin and US equities. Whenever this index goes above 20, it means investors are stressed, expecting high volatility, and money is flowing out of riskLongby PersianBlockchain5Consolidating and going higherVix broke the hard level at 0.50 fibonacci, ready to test next levels. TP 27/28 area Lot of call options at 25 have been bought yesterdayLongby thespuma4VIX: EMA 10:1 Bullish Trend vs Candles 4:10 Bearish VIX: EMA 10:1 Bullish Trend vs Candles 4:10 Bearish — The Fear Index Is Fighting Itself Overview VIX at 20.60 is presenting a mirror-image divergence that rarely appears this cleanly. The EMA alignment reads 10:1 bullish — near-total trend dominance across every timeframe. But the candlestick strucby stingrayea2QS V4 Elite: Institutional Positioning Signals VIX Reversion⚡ QS V4 ELITE — VIX Weekly Volatility Setup Trade Thesis Despite strong equities, the VIX is refusing to compress further — often an early signal that smart money is positioning for turbulence. Direction: CALLS (Speculative) Conviction: Low–Moderate Alpha Score: 62 Time Horizon: Weekly 👉 ThisLongby quantsignals4VIX short-term TASince the beginning of February the VIX has started an uptrend again, you should be cautious of market volatility in the upcoming days.Longby MoxGo_Analytics5VIX trendlineWe are keeping the long trenline No financial advise If you have any idea please shareLongby thespumaUpdated 5
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What is Volatility S&P 500 Index highest value ever?Volatility S&P 500 Index reached its highest quote on Oct 24, 2008 — 89.53 POINT. See more data on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.What is Volatility S&P 500 Index lowest value ever?The lowest ever quote of Volatility S&P 500 Index is 8.56 POINT. It was reached on Nov 24, 2017. See more data on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.Is Volatility S&P 500 Index going up?Volatility S&P 500 Index value has increased by 26.85% in the past week, since last month it has shown a 43.52% increase, and over the year it's increased by 31.92%. Keep track of all changes on the Volatility S&P 500 Index chart.How to invest in Volatility S&P 500 Index?Volatility S&P 500 Index is just a number that lets you track performance of the instruments comprising the index, so you can't invest in it directly. But you can buy Volatility S&P 500 Index futures or funds or invest in its components.
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by DivergenceSeekerUpdated 520Huge VIX spike is imminent One of the best indicator to predict the VIX is 7 and 12 MA crossings. This crossing happens daily, hourly etc. All are reflecting a reliable movement on SPY and VIX. However, when this happens on weekly chart, it's a different story. Expect at least 30%+ spike.
by aaronrtan46VIX | S&P500 Is About To TANK | LONG VIX | SHORT SPYSince we are currently in mid-February 2026, the specific "crisis" label is still being debated by historians and market analysts, but several distinct names have already emerged in the headlines. Depending on whether you're following the diplomatic friction, the domestic policy shifts, or the liter
by DivergenceSeeker8VIX Coiling in Multi-Year Triangle — Volatility Expansion Setup,What you’re looking at is the daily chart of the VIX compressing inside a large multi-year symmetrical triangle. Since the 2020 spike, volatility has been making progressively lower highs while also holding a rising base of higher lows. That compression tells us one thing: energy is building. Each 
by Stockandtrendexpert6VIX Index: Signals a major crash for Bitcoin and the top 500 US The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, also known as the "fear index," is climbing above 20 again and could indicate major drops for Bitcoin and US equities. Whenever this index goes above 20, it means investors are stressed, expecting high volatility, and money is flowing out of risk
by PersianBlockchain5Consolidating and going higherVix broke the hard level at 0.50 fibonacci, ready to test next levels. TP 27/28 area Lot of call options at 25 have been bought yesterday
by thespuma4VIX: EMA 10:1 Bullish Trend vs Candles 4:10 Bearish VIX: EMA 10:1 Bullish Trend vs Candles 4:10 Bearish — The Fear Index Is Fighting Itself Overview VIX at 20.60 is presenting a mirror-image divergence that rarely appears this cleanly. The EMA alignment reads 10:1 bullish — near-total trend dominance across every timeframe. But the candlestick struc
by stingrayea2QS V4 Elite: Institutional Positioning Signals VIX Reversion⚡ QS V4 ELITE — VIX Weekly Volatility Setup Trade Thesis Despite strong equities, the VIX is refusing to compress further — often an early signal that smart money is positioning for turbulence. Direction: CALLS (Speculative) Conviction: Low–Moderate Alpha Score: 62 Time Horizon: Weekly 👉 This
by quantsignals4VIX short-term TASince the beginning of February the VIX has started an uptrend again, you should be cautious of market volatility in the upcoming days.
by MoxGo_Analytics5VIX trendlineWe are keeping the long trenline No financial advise If you have any idea please share
by thespumaUpdated 5