What is VIX? How does VIX work?

What is VIX? How does VIX work?

The VIX, often called the “fear index,” measures market volatility based on S&P 500 option prices. It reflects investors’ expectations of future market turbulence. This special feature explores how the VIX is calculated, its role in financial markets, and how it influences investment behavior and risk management.

7 articles
Volatility index forecast: Third-party VIX price target Volatility index forecast: Third-party VIX price target
The Volatility Index (VIX) is the main benchmark for expected 30-day volatility in the US 500, often referred to as the market’s ‘fear gauge’.
2025-11-11 13:47
From Calm to Chaos: How the Volatility Index Tracks Market Emotions From Calm to Chaos: How the Volatility Index Tracks Market Emotions
Financial markets are emotional theatres. They rise on optimism, fall on fear, and fluctuate between greed and caution. Yet beneath every price swing lies a measurable rhythm, a pulse that traders can observe through a single number known as the Volatilit
2025-11-11 13:45
VIX: What you should know about the volatility index VIX: What you should know about the volatility index
The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, or the ‘VIX’ as it is better known, is a measure of the expected volatility of the US stock market.
2025-11-11 13:40
What is the VIX and how do you trade it? What is the VIX and how do you trade it?
The VIX is a real-time volatility index, created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). It was the first benchmark to quantify market expectations of volatility. But the index is forward looking, which means that it only shows the implied volatilit
2025-11-11 12:25
VIX Index Mastery: The Ultimate Fear Gauge Trading Guide That 99% of Investors Miss VIX Index Mastery: The Ultimate Fear Gauge Trading Guide That 99% of Investors Miss
The VIX index remains one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in modern financial markets. As we navigate the volatile landscape of 2025, understanding the VIX index and its intricate relationship with market sentiment has become absolutely cruci
2025-11-11 12:15
Market volatility poised to rise as investors brace for uncertainty Market volatility poised to rise as investors brace for uncertainty
The Cboe Volatility Index (SP500) pulled back from recent record highs, signaling mounting investor anxiety. Analysts say the usual inverse relationship between stock prices and volatility has broken down, with both rising together in recent weeks, a patt
2025-11-11 12:11
What is the Volatility Index (VIX)? What is the Volatility Index (VIX)?
What is the Volatility Index (VIX)?
2025-09-20 22:42