Level Chart

Level Chart

Basic Info

VIX is at a current level of 19.42, up from 17.20 the previous market day and up from 16.91 one year ago. This is a change of 12.91% from the previous market day and 14.84% 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 19.42
Latest Period Oct 30 2026
Last Updated Oct 30 2026, 23:13 EDT
Next Release Nov 2 2026, 23:00 EST
Average Growth Rate 72.06%
Value from The Previous Market Day 17.20
Change from The Previous Market Day 12.91%
Value from 1 Year Ago 16.91
Change from 1 Year Ago 14.84%
Frequency Market Daily
Adjustment N/A
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Historical Data

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Date Value
October 30, 2026 19.42
October 29, 2026 17.20
October 28, 2026 16.91
October 27, 2026 17.52
October 26, 2026 18.39
October 23, 2026 19.45
October 22, 2026 19.03
October 21, 2026 16.68
October 20, 2026 17.31
October 19, 2026 18.44
October 16, 2026 19.99
October 15, 2026 16.46
October 14, 2026 16.87
October 13, 2026 15.27
October 12, 2026 15.21
October 09, 2026 14.84
October 08, 2026 15.41
October 07, 2026 15.08
October 06, 2026 15.01
October 05, 2026 15.52
October 02, 2026 15.31
October 01, 2026 16.39
September 30, 2026 16.34
September 29, 2026 16.04
September 28, 2026 16.07
Date Value
September 25, 2026 14.87
September 24, 2026 15.67
September 23, 2026 15.18
September 22, 2026 14.21
September 21, 2026 14.87
September 18, 2026 14.81
September 17, 2026 15.44
September 16, 2026 17.71
September 15, 2026 17.20
September 14, 2026 17.10
September 11, 2026 15.84
September 10, 2026 17.84
September 09, 2026 16.46
September 08, 2026 15.72
September 07, 2026 15.30
September 04, 2026 14.53
September 03, 2026 14.32
September 02, 2026 15.20
September 01, 2026 16.34
August 31, 2026 14.92
August 28, 2026 14.43
August 27, 2026 14.51
August 26, 2026 15.21
August 25, 2026 15.45
August 24, 2026 15.85

Basic Info

VIX is at a current level of 19.42, up from 17.20 the previous market day and up from 16.91 one year ago. This is a change of 12.91% from the previous market day and 14.84% 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 19.42
Latest Period Oct 30 2026
Last Updated Oct 30 2026, 23:13 EDT
Next Release Nov 2 2026, 23:00 EST
Average Growth Rate 72.06%
Value from The Previous Market Day 17.20
Change from The Previous Market Day 12.91%
Value from 1 Year Ago 16.91
Change from 1 Year Ago 14.84%
Frequency Market Daily
Adjustment N/A
Download Source File