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S&P 500 VIX Feb '26 (VIG26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Fall as Iran Refuses to Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.42%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) fell -0.41%.

Stock indexes gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled lower. Stocks retreated after WTI crude oil rebounded from early losses and rallied more than +2%, when Iran said it won’t attend peace talks in Pakistan before a ceasefire expires on Wednesday. 

Stock losses accelerated on Tuesday after Vice President Vance's trip to Pakistan to meet Iranian negotiators was put on hold following Iran's failure to respond to US negotiating positions.  Also, President Trump said it's "highly unlikely" he will extend the ceasefire with Iran after Wednesday’s deadline, and the US is “ready to go” with a resumption of bombing if a breakthrough isn’t reached.

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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
$9,768/8,880
First Notice Date
02/18/26
Expiration Date
02/18/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 VIX Feb '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
160,065 (+7,840)
137,043 (+7,384)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
104,203 (+12,932)
128,507 (+16,848)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
77,943 (+9,105)
51,710 (+15,673)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
48,923 (-2,560)
47,654 (+11,741)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
65,256 (+9,608)
95,078 (-5,529)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,556 (+1,303)
1,518 (-969)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
17.8000 +11.52%
on 01/23/26
22.4500 -11.58%
on 02/17/26
+1.4904 (+8.12%)
since 01/16/26
3-Month
17.7500 +11.83%
on 01/13/26
23.6200 -15.96%
on 11/21/25
-2.9419 (-12.91%)
since 11/18/25

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Stocks Fall as Iran Refuses to Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.42%. June E-mini...

MSTR : 163.97 (-4.00%)
ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
UAL : 97.13 (-1.80%)
CVS : 77.36 (+1.02%)
B : 40.45 (-5.84%)
HL : 18.09 (-6.41%)
DHI : 162.20 (+5.78%)
CDE : 18.44 (-6.77%)
GLXY : 24.95 (-6.90%)
MRK : 112.56 (-3.88%)
TSCO : 39.57 (-11.69%)
$IUXX : 26,479.47 (-0.42%)
Stocks Erase Early Gains as Crude Prices Jump on Iran Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.02%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
CVS : 77.36 (+1.02%)
INTU : 404.85 (unch)
DHI : 162.20 (+5.78%)
DDOG : 129.29 (-0.35%)
MRK : 112.56 (-3.88%)
TSCO : 39.57 (-11.69%)
$IUXX : 26,479.47 (-0.42%)
UNH : 346.01 (+6.96%)
ELV : 328.11 (+2.74%)
ZNM26 : 111-095s (-0.32%)
MSFT : 424.16 (+1.46%)
Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
CVS : 77.36 (+1.02%)
DHI : 162.20 (+5.78%)
MRK : 112.56 (-3.88%)
TSCO : 39.57 (-11.69%)
$IUXX : 26,479.47 (-0.42%)
UNH : 346.01 (+6.96%)
ELV : 328.11 (+2.74%)
ZNM26 : 111-095s (-0.32%)
ALAB : 191.97 (+9.20%)
ARWR : 71.05 (+2.60%)
PRU : 96.45 (-5.99%)
Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal....

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
META : 668.84 (-0.31%)
AAPL : 266.17 (-2.52%)
CRWD : 449.61 (+3.80%)
AAL : 11.77 (-3.84%)
MMM : 148.47 (-1.94%)
UNH : 346.01 (+6.96%)
RBREW.C.DX : 412.800 (-25.32%)
ESM26 : 7,100.00s (-0.67%)
TSLA : 386.42 (-1.55%)
INTC : 66.26 (+0.85%)
RTX : 187.17 (-4.40%)
Stocks Settle Lower on Doubts Over a Middle East Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini...

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
UAL : 97.13 (-1.80%)
AVGO : 402.17 (+0.64%)
INTU : 404.85 (unch)
DDOG : 129.29 (-0.35%)
$IUXX : 26,479.47 (-0.42%)
ZNM26 : 111-095s (-0.32%)
ESM26 : 7,100.00s (-0.67%)
NCLH : 19.33 (-4.59%)
STX : 559.90 (+3.73%)
AMD : 284.49 (+3.47%)
LRCX : 258.37 (-1.82%)
Stocks Weaker as Middle East Peace Prospects Dim

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
MSTR : 163.97 (-4.00%)
UAL : 97.13 (-1.80%)
GOOGL : 332.29 (-1.52%)
AAPL : 266.17 (-2.52%)
AVGO : 402.17 (+0.64%)
INTU : 404.85 (unch)
GLXY : 24.95 (-6.90%)
$IUXX : 26,479.47 (-0.42%)
COIN : 195.95 (-7.41%)
ZNM26 : 111-095s (-0.32%)
MSFT : 424.16 (+1.46%)
Stocks Retreat on Middle East Peace Doubts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.24%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
MSTR : 163.97 (-4.00%)
UAL : 97.13 (-1.80%)
AVGO : 402.17 (+0.64%)
INTU : 404.85 (unch)
GLXY : 24.95 (-6.90%)
$IUXX : 26,479.47 (-0.42%)
COIN : 195.95 (-7.41%)
ZNM26 : 111-095s (-0.32%)
ESM26 : 7,100.00s (-0.67%)
NCLH : 19.33 (-4.59%)
STX : 559.90 (+3.73%)
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ESM26 : 7,100.00s (-0.67%)
$NASX : 24,259.96 (-0.59%)
HOK26 : 3.7288s (+5.31%)
CLK26 : 92.13s (+2.81%)
YMM26 : 49,339s (-0.60%)
HGK26 : 6.0105s (-0.59%)
SIK26 : 76.488s (-4.44%)
GCM26 : 4,719.6s (-2.26%)
$INX : 7,064.01 (-0.63%)
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Jumps After U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare Up; Economic Data and Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend...

ALK : 41.45 (-4.80%)
AAPL : 266.17 (-2.52%)
ADI : 375.27 (-1.52%)
TXN : 233.15 (-0.24%)
UNH : 346.01 (+6.96%)
ESM26 : 7,100.00s (-0.67%)
TSLA : 386.42 (-1.55%)
T : 25.88 (-1.15%)
IBM : 255.68 (+0.78%)
RTX : 187.17 (-4.40%)
LRCX : 258.37 (-1.82%)
LOOMI.S.DX : 439.300 (-1.63%)
SP 500 Futures & Gold Analysis 4/19/26

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ESM26 : 7,100.00s (-0.67%)
GCM26 : 4,719.6s (-2.26%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 21.2667
2nd Resistance Point 20.7833
1st Resistance Point 20.3167
Last Price 19.8500s
1st Support Level 19.3667
2nd Support Level 18.8833
3rd Support Level 18.4167

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52-Week High 23.6200
Fibonacci 61.8% 21.3777
Fibonacci 50% 20.6850
Fibonacci 38.2% 19.9923
Last Price 19.8500s
52-Week Low 17.7500

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