Indicator
VIXVIX
An index built from S&P 500 option prices that estimates how far the index is expected to swing over the next 30 days. Higher means traders are paying up for protection.
Why we track it
It is the market’s own estimate of near-term nerves, and readings under 20 have described the whole of 2026 so far.
Recent trend
14.92-1.07 (-6.7%) vs. a month earlier
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) daily close · data through August 31, 2026 · From August 2026: Stocks at a Record, the Fed Leans Toward a Hike