VIX (I:VIX)
Level Chart
Basic Info
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VIX is at a current level of 18.81, up from 17.83 the previous market day and down from 24.17 one year ago. This is a change of 5.50% from the previous market day and -22.18% from one year ago. |
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The VIX (also know as The Volatility Index) measures the implied expected volatility of the US stock market. This index is calculated using futures contracts on the S&P 500. VIX is used as a barometer for how fearful and uncertain the markets are. The VIX tends to increase when the market decreases and vice versa. During the financial crisis in 2008-2009, the VIX reached as high as 80.86. |
| Report | CBOE Volatility Indexes |
| Category | Market Indices and Statistics |
| Region | United States |
| Source | Chicago Board Options Exchange |
Stats
| Last Value | 18.81 |
| Latest Period | Apr 29 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 29 2026, 23:07 EDT |
| Next Release | Apr 30 2026, 23:00 EDT |
| Average Growth Rate | 72.15% |
| Value from The Previous Market Day | 17.83 |
| Change from The Previous Market Day | 5.50% |
| Value from 1 Year Ago | 24.17 |
| Change from 1 Year Ago | -22.18% |
| Frequency | Market Daily |
| Adjustment | N/A |
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Historical Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | 18.81 |
| April 28, 2026 | 17.83 |
| April 27, 2026 | 18.02 |
| April 24, 2026 | 18.71 |
| April 23, 2026 | 19.31 |
| April 22, 2026 | 18.92 |
| April 21, 2026 | 19.50 |
| April 20, 2026 | 18.87 |
| April 17, 2026 | 17.48 |
| April 16, 2026 | 17.94 |
| April 15, 2026 | 18.17 |
| April 14, 2026 | 18.36 |
| April 13, 2026 | 19.12 |
| April 10, 2026 | 19.23 |
| April 09, 2026 | 19.49 |
| April 08, 2026 | 21.04 |
| April 07, 2026 | 25.78 |
| April 06, 2026 | 24.17 |
| April 02, 2026 | 23.87 |
| April 01, 2026 | 24.54 |
| March 31, 2026 | 25.25 |
| March 30, 2026 | 30.61 |
| March 27, 2026 | 31.05 |
| March 26, 2026 | 27.44 |
| March 25, 2026 | 25.33 |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | 26.95 |
| March 23, 2026 | 26.15 |
| March 20, 2026 | 26.78 |
| March 19, 2026 | 24.06 |
| March 18, 2026 | 25.09 |
| March 17, 2026 | 22.37 |
| March 16, 2026 | 23.51 |
| March 13, 2026 | 27.19 |
| March 12, 2026 | 27.29 |
| March 11, 2026 | 24.23 |
| March 10, 2026 | 24.93 |
| March 09, 2026 | 25.50 |
| March 06, 2026 | 29.49 |
| March 05, 2026 | 23.75 |
| March 04, 2026 | 21.15 |
| March 03, 2026 | 23.57 |
| March 02, 2026 | 21.44 |
| February 27, 2026 | 19.86 |
| February 26, 2026 | 18.63 |
| February 25, 2026 | 17.93 |
| February 24, 2026 | 19.55 |
| February 23, 2026 | 21.01 |
| February 20, 2026 | 19.09 |
| February 19, 2026 | 20.23 |
| February 18, 2026 | 19.62 |
News
Basic Info
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VIX is at a current level of 18.81, up from 17.83 the previous market day and down from 24.17 one year ago. This is a change of 5.50% from the previous market day and -22.18% from one year ago. |
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The VIX (also know as The Volatility Index) measures the implied expected volatility of the US stock market. This index is calculated using futures contracts on the S&P 500. VIX is used as a barometer for how fearful and uncertain the markets are. The VIX tends to increase when the market decreases and vice versa. During the financial crisis in 2008-2009, the VIX reached as high as 80.86. |
| Report | CBOE Volatility Indexes |
| Category | Market Indices and Statistics |
| Region | United States |
| Source | Chicago Board Options Exchange |
Stats
| Last Value | 18.81 |
| Latest Period | Apr 29 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 29 2026, 23:07 EDT |
| Next Release | Apr 30 2026, 23:00 EDT |
| Average Growth Rate | 72.15% |
| Value from The Previous Market Day | 17.83 |
| Change from The Previous Market Day | 5.50% |
| Value from 1 Year Ago | 24.17 |
| Change from 1 Year Ago | -22.18% |
| Frequency | Market Daily |
| Adjustment | N/A |
| Download Source File |
Related Indicators
| S&P 500 Fundamentals |
| US Markets |
| S&P 500 | 6575.32 USD |
| S&P 500 1 Year Return (DISCONTINUED) | 14.87% |
| S&P 500 Monthly Total Return (DISCONTINUED) | 1.37% |
| S&P 500 P/E Ratio (DISCONTINUED) | 28.58 |
| VIX Put/Call Ratio | 0.18 |
| Wilshire 5000 Price Index (DISCONTINUED) | 52875.49 USD |