volatility index
Americannoun
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The volatility index, or VIX, is an options-derived measure of expected S&P 500 volatility that usually jumps when stocks take a dive, and has thus become known as Wall Street’s fear gauge.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Futures tracking the S&P 500 fell 1.4% 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
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
Call options that would make money if the volatility index nearly doubled to 25 by July 19 were the most actively traded VIX contracts.
From Reuters • Jul. 12, 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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