CBOE Volatility Index

VIX settles at 15.81 on 4 Aug 2026: a mid‑cycle reading that keeps volatility premiums high but below the 20‑point risk‑threshold, offering traders a window for mean‑reversion spreads and strategic positioning before the NFP data release.

Explore why the VIX surged in July 2026: rising bond yields, sector volatility and an options boom now drive market risk and CBOE earnings growth.

VIX at 18.41 shows moderate risk: Indian gains, U.S. leverage worries, fading AI buzz, and geopolitical tensions keep volatility in the 15‑20 range—hedge wisely.

VIX hits 17.19 amid geopolitical tensions, oil spikes, and CBOE’s new regulatory focus—learn how this volatility index signals risk and shapes hedging strategies.

VIX rises amid Iran‑Israel conflict, oil price shock and tightening bonds—traders spot volatility upside and strategic entry points in a risk‑laden market.