The Cboe Volatility Index – frequently referred to by its ticker symbol, "the VIX" — is a real-time measure of implied volatility on the benchmark S&P 500 Index (SPX). Not only is the VIX used as a ...

Wall Street’s “fear gauge” was soaring on Monday as last week’s stock-market selloff deepened. At one point, the gauge did something that it hasn’t done since the depths of the financial crisis. While ...

If you follow financial markets at all, you have probably heard of the Vix. It has certainly been in the news a bit recently, having popped more than 25% in a week to hit levels not seen since October ...

NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Renewed appetite for stocks is helping to drive investors' interest in volatility-linked options that could buffer their portfolios against stock swings, putting those ...

The VIX, or "fear gauge," measures expected stock market volatility over 30 days. A higher VIX suggests increased market stress and potential stock market declines. Stock market uncertainty from ...

What it does: Tracks short-term VIX futures contracts. Why it matters now: The VIX has plummeted more than 65% since peaking in early April, leaving room for big upside potential if market jitters ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. (Bloomberg) — About a month ago, as Wall Street stared ...

Market volatility has surged to its highest level in 2025, as indicated by the VIX Index (VIX) on Tuesday morning. This sharp rise comes amid escalating concerns among investors over President Trump's ...

Sometimes, experiences in the stock market may feel like a long, unpredictable road trip through Texas: One minute, it's bumper-to-bumper chaos, and in the thick of it, using your blinkers may even be ...