VIX Volatility Index

Price16,54 USD (6,71%)
Day high16,66 USD
30 Day high22,51 USD
52 Week high65,73 USD
Last update07.02.2025
Day low14,79 USD
30 Day low14,58 USD
52 Week low10,62 USD

VIX Volatility Index

The VIX measures the implied volatility of the S&P 500 Index, representing a kind of mood indicator for the US equity market. The higher the VIX level, the higher the expected price swings in the S&P 500 Index and the more nervous the market participants. The VIX is calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) for a continuous period of 30 days. Short-term CBOE options with a minimum term of nine days are used for this purpose.

The VIX is stated in annualized form. The formula “VIX x S&P 500 Index x square root of (30/365)” can be used to determine the expected volatility of the S&P 500 Index for the next 30 days. A VIX level of 15.0 percent and an S&P 500 Index of 1,650 points accordingly produce expected volatility of 70.96 points up and down for the next 30 days.

The VIX can thus provide a quick impression of the price swings that an investor should expect for an S&P 500 Index investment, based on the assessment of CBOE option traders.