volatility index
Americannoun
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The S&P 500 fell 1.5% on Tuesday, while the VIX volatility index spiked by just under 5 points to hit its highest level since November.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
But in South Korea, its version of the VIX, the Kospi volatility index, has doubled in less than two months, to a reading over 50.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
Another closely watched measure of market nerves, the VIX volatility index sometimes called the "Fear Index", hit its highest level since April.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
Wall Street held up surprisingly well given the spike in borrowing costs and implied rates, while the "VIX" volatility index slumped the most in a month.
From Reuters • Feb. 14, 2023
The issue was centered on a couple of exchange-traded funds that track the market volatility index known as VIX.
From Encyclopedia.com • Apr. 9, 2018
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