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VIX Volatility Index
VIX Volatility Index
VIX
$18.662 -4.52% % are buying

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Trade CBOE VIX Volatility Index CFDs. The VIX index otherwise known as a 'fear gauge' is a measure of the overall market sentiment and fear and can have a direct impact on market trends. CBOE

Spread 0.23
Spread (%) 1.22%
Overnight funding - Buy -0.02362%
Overnight funding - Sell -0.00378%
Initial margin 10.00%
Maintenance margin 5.00%
Leverage 1:10
Expires daily No
Futures Contract July 2026
Automatic rollover 15 July 2026

Price Chart

High: 19.23 Low: 18.51

What is VIX Volatility Index?

The CBOE VIX Volatility Index, otherwise known as the 'Fear Gauge', is an index that measures the possibility of market volatility through market sentiment and expectations. Generally speaking, VIX prices rise when market apprehension increases and vice-versa. Moreover, the VIX index also serves as a gauge of the relative strength of the S&P 500 and how much it may move over the next 30 days.

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FAQ

The current price of VIX Volatility Index is 18.663.

Today's price range is between 18.51 and 19.233.

VIX Volatility Index has changed by -4.52% today.

VIX Volatility Index has 60% Buyers and 40% Sellers.

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