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Basic Info

VIX is at a current level of 17.76, down from 21.77 the previous market day and up from 15.50 one year ago. This is a change of -18.42% from the previous market day and 14.58% from one year ago.

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.

Stats

Last Value 17.76
Latest Period Feb 06 2026
Last Updated Feb 6 2026, 23:03 EST
Next Release Feb 9 2026, 23:00 EST
Average Growth Rate 71.79%
Value from The Previous Market Day 21.77
Change from The Previous Market Day -18.42%
Value from 1 Year Ago 15.50
Change from 1 Year Ago 14.58%
Frequency Market Daily
Adjustment N/A
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Historical Data

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Date Value
February 06, 2026 17.76
February 05, 2026 21.77
February 04, 2026 18.64
February 03, 2026 18.00
February 02, 2026 16.34
January 30, 2026 17.44
January 29, 2026 16.88
January 28, 2026 16.35
January 27, 2026 16.35
January 26, 2026 16.15
January 23, 2026 16.09
January 22, 2026 15.64
January 21, 2026 16.90
January 20, 2026 20.09
January 19, 2026 18.84
January 16, 2026 15.86
January 15, 2026 15.84
January 14, 2026 16.75
January 13, 2026 15.98
January 12, 2026 15.12
January 09, 2026 14.49
January 08, 2026 15.45
January 07, 2026 15.38
January 06, 2026 14.75
January 05, 2026 14.90
Date Value
January 02, 2026 14.51
December 31, 2025 14.95
December 30, 2025 14.33
December 29, 2025 14.20
December 26, 2025 13.60
December 24, 2025 13.47
December 23, 2025 14.00
December 22, 2025 14.08
December 19, 2025 14.91
December 18, 2025 16.87
December 17, 2025 17.62
December 16, 2025 16.48
December 15, 2025 16.50
December 12, 2025 15.74
December 11, 2025 14.85
December 10, 2025 15.77
December 09, 2025 16.93
December 08, 2025 16.66
December 05, 2025 15.41
December 04, 2025 15.78
December 03, 2025 16.08
December 02, 2025 16.59
December 01, 2025 17.24
November 28, 2025 16.35
November 27, 2025 17.21

Basic Info

VIX is at a current level of 17.76, down from 21.77 the previous market day and up from 15.50 one year ago. This is a change of -18.42% from the previous market day and 14.58% from one year ago.

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.

Stats

Last Value 17.76
Latest Period Feb 06 2026
Last Updated Feb 6 2026, 23:03 EST
Next Release Feb 9 2026, 23:00 EST
Average Growth Rate 71.79%
Value from The Previous Market Day 21.77
Change from The Previous Market Day -18.42%
Value from 1 Year Ago 15.50
Change from 1 Year Ago 14.58%
Frequency Market Daily
Adjustment N/A
Download Source File