Implied volatility index · United States (Cboe)

VIX (VIX)

Expected volatility for the S&P 500, known as the "fear gauge."

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About VIX

The VIX, calculated by Cboe, measures the volatility the market expects for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days, based on index option prices. It is not a stock index: it does not rise when stocks rise.

Higher readings mean investors expect bigger swings, which tends to happen in times of stress. That is why it is nicknamed the "fear gauge."

Symbol: VIX
Type: Implied volatility index
Market: United States (Cboe)
Unit: points

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