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S&P 500 VIX May '16 (VIK16)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Settle Lower on Iran War Anxiety

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed down -0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.09%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.94%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.11%.

Stock indexes settled lower on Tuesday with the S&P 500 falling to a 3.25-month low, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping to a 2.75-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 sliding to a 3.5-month low. 

Global stock markets retreated, and crude oil prices and bond yields rose on Tuesday as the war in Iran entered its fourth day with no sign of de-escalation, bolstering fears of a prolonged disruption to energy markets and a surge in inflation.

However, crude oil prices fell back from their best levels on Tuesday, and stocks recovered from their worst levels, after President Trump said he ordered the US Development Finance Corporation "to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
CBOE Volatilty Index VIX Futures
Contract Size
$1000 times Index
Tick Size
0.05 points ($50.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun) and 5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Mon-Thur) (Settles 3:01p.m.) CST
Exchange
CFE
Point Value
$1,000
Margin/Maintenance
$7,843/7,130
First Notice Date
05/18/16
Expiration Date
05/18/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 VIX May '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
176,421 (-20,407)
116,807 (-6,929)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
89,062 (+12,850)
143,925 (-4,104)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
92,690 (-5,206)
37,253 (-3,598)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
55,602 (+3,414)
72,982 (-5,023)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
57,593 (+8,732)
86,973 (+10,948)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,610 (+192)
6,536 (+1,329)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
14.500 +7.59%
on 05/10/16
18.040 -13.53%
on 04/29/16
-0.625 (-3.85%)
since 04/18/16
3-Month
14.500 +7.59%
on 05/10/16
23.640 -34.01%
on 02/19/16
-7.625 (-32.83%)
since 02/18/16

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March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.01%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.09% this morning, giving up earlier gains after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...

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Stocks Settle Lower on Iran War Anxiety

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.09%. March...

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SNDK : 565.41 (-8.67%)
HL : 21.70 (-11.90%)
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ADI : 338.99 (-3.81%)
GLXY : 20.68 (-4.83%)
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Stocks Sink as Crude Oil Surge Rattles Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -2.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.37%. March E-mini S&P futures...

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AAPL : 263.75 (-0.37%)
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CDE : 24.12 (-10.47%)
ADI : 338.99 (-3.81%)
GLXY : 20.68 (-4.83%)
MDB : 252.73 (-22.24%)
COIN : 182.36 (-1.55%)
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Stocks Tumble as Crude Oil Soars and Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.78%. March E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 49.75 (-2.01%)
MSTR : 132.68 (-3.61%)
GOOGL : 303.58 (-0.96%)
AAPL : 263.75 (-0.37%)
ADI : 338.99 (-3.81%)
GLXY : 20.68 (-4.83%)
MDB : 252.73 (-22.24%)
COIN : 182.36 (-1.55%)
TSLA : 392.43 (-2.70%)
STX : 357.62 (-5.77%)
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AMD : 190.95 (-3.86%)
S&P Futures Plummet as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -1.77% this morning as the Middle East conflict has entered its fourth day with no signs of de-escalation, driving oil prices higher and stoking inflation...

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Stocks Recover as Iran War Pushes Energy and Defense Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.13%. March E-mini...

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Markets Rebound After Initial Selloff Triggered by Middle East Tensions

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GLXY : 20.68 (-4.83%)
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Stocks Retreat as the US Attacks Iran

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.69%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.65%. March E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 49.75 (-2.01%)
UAL : 102.54 (-0.65%)
MPC : 211.98 (+1.03%)
$IUXX : 24,720.08 (-1.09%)
ELV : 284.03 (-3.41%)
ZNM26 : 112-290 (-0.10%)
OXY : 53.68 (-0.98%)
ESH26 : 6,843.75 (+0.28%)
FANG : 177.53 (-0.80%)
NCLH : 21.27 (-4.10%)
RTX : 206.52 (-2.66%)
VLO : 217.71 (+1.30%)
Were There Any Surprises in Markets Monday Morning?

Given what we saw over the weekend, did markets do what was expected when this week's opening bells rang out like air raid sirens Sunday?

$DXY : 98.80 (-0.25%)
YMH26 : 48,665 (+0.22%)
CLJ26 : 73.96 (-0.80%)
HGK26 : 5.9170 (+1.56%)
NQH26 : 24,874.25 (+0.48%)
GCJ26 : 5,200.9 (+1.51%)
SIK26 : 85.820 (+2.81%)
QAK26 : 81.18 (-0.27%)
HOJ26 : 3.1621 (-0.78%)
RBJ26 : 2.4639 (+0.26%)
ESH26 : 6,843.75 (+0.28%)
Stock Index Futures Plunge Amid Middle East Conflict

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -1.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -1.44% this morning as sentiment took a hit after the U.S. and Israel exchanged deadly strikes...

TGT : 120.80 (+6.74%)
GOOGL : 303.58 (-0.96%)
UAL : 102.54 (-0.65%)
AVGO : 313.84 (-1.56%)
CVX : 188.77 (-0.44%)
DDOG : 111.77 (+0.59%)
OXY : 53.68 (-0.98%)
COST : 1,007.77 (+0.50%)
TSLA : 392.43 (-2.70%)
RTX : 206.52 (-2.66%)
NQH26 : 24,874.25 (+0.48%)
BBY : 65.95 (+7.08%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 16.000
1st Resistance Point 15.800
Last Price 15.600s
1st Support Level 15.300
2nd Support Level 15.000
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 25.450
Fibonacci 61.8% 21.267
Fibonacci 50% 19.975
Fibonacci 38.2% 18.683
Last Price 15.600s
52-Week Low 14.500

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