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S&P 500 VIX Apr '26 (VIJ26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Slump on Iran War and Credit Woes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.73%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -1.49%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.75%.

Stocks fell sharply on Thursday as a surge in crude oil prices stoked fears that the war against Iran would crimp global fuel supplies and boost inflation.  WTI crude oil prices soared more than +9% on Thursday amid widening disruptions to crude production and transport in the Middle East.

Stocks extended their losses on Thursday, and crude prices added to their gains on comments from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran’s leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used, and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue.  He added that Iran will open unspecified “other fronts” in the war if the US and Israel persist with their attacks.  Also, commen... 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
04/15/26 (34 days)
Expiration Date
04/15/26 (34 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
191,697 (+15,276)
131,819 (+15,012)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
101,009 (+11,947)
156,752 (+12,827)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
99,313 (+6,623)
36,247 (-1,006)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
52,954 (-2,648)
77,427 (+4,445)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
76,336 (+18,743)
107,548 (+20,575)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,481 (-1,129)
4,727 (-1,809)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
20.2000 +18.81%
on 02/26/26
27.1200 -11.50%
on 03/09/26
+2.8521 (+13.49%)
since 02/13/26
3-Month
19.6600 +22.08%
on 02/09/26
27.1200 -11.50%
on 03/09/26
+3.1070 (+14.87%)
since 12/12/25

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Stocks Slump on Iran War and Credit Woes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.73%. March...

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PATH : 11.37 (-8.16%)
ARES : 96.50 (-6.73%)
GOOGL : 303.55 (-1.67%)
MPC : 230.07 (+1.47%)
AAPL : 255.76 (-1.94%)
IPI : 48.84 (+10.62%)
DG : 135.95 (-6.14%)
ADI : 307.27 (-3.74%)
OXY : 58.41 (+5.09%)
TSLA : 395.01 (-3.14%)
AMD : 197.74 (-3.46%)
Stocks Retreat Amid Rising Crude Prices and Credit Worries

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.46%. March E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.65 (-6.46%)
PATH : 11.37 (-8.16%)
UAL : 86.53 (-4.58%)
AMAT : 337.27 (-3.93%)
ARES : 96.50 (-6.73%)
C : 105.50 (-3.38%)
IPI : 48.84 (+10.62%)
DG : 135.95 (-6.14%)
ADI : 307.27 (-3.74%)
TXN : 190.05 (-4.34%)
$IUXX : 24,533.58 (-1.73%)
ASML : 1,351.58 (-2.53%)
Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Continue to Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.65 (-6.46%)
PATH : 11.37 (-8.16%)
UAL : 86.53 (-4.58%)
AMAT : 337.27 (-3.93%)
IPI : 48.84 (+10.62%)
DG : 135.95 (-6.14%)
ADI : 307.27 (-3.74%)
TXN : 190.05 (-4.34%)
$IUXX : 24,533.58 (-1.73%)
ASML : 1,351.58 (-2.53%)
ZNM26 : 111-165 (+0.10%)
OXY : 58.41 (+5.09%)
Futures Slide as Oil Spike and Iran Escalation Rattle Markets

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Middle East Conflict Lifts Oil, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.62%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.61% this morning as the escalating Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher and weighs...

PATH : 11.37 (-8.16%)
UAL : 86.53 (-4.58%)
DG : 135.95 (-6.14%)
ULTA : 624.70 (-4.28%)
CF : 136.00 (+13.21%)
ORCL : 159.16 (-2.43%)
BMW.D.DX : 81.680 (+1.42%)
BMBL : 3.81 (+34.15%)
AAL : 10.55 (-4.44%)
ESH26 : 6,694.75 (+0.26%)
WDAY : 134.14 (-2.68%)
FICO : 1,093.62 (-6.15%)
Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices, But Positive Oracle AI News Helps Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday fell -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures...

MPC : 230.07 (+1.47%)
CVX : 196.97 (+2.70%)
DDOG : 127.16 (-0.26%)
ALGN : 166.92 (-4.51%)
UNF : 272.88 (-0.73%)
$IUXX : 24,533.58 (-1.73%)
ZNM26 : 111-165 (+0.10%)
MSFT : 401.86 (-0.75%)
OXY : 58.41 (+5.09%)
TSLA : 395.01 (-3.14%)
ESH26 : 6,694.75 (+0.26%)
IBM : 247.68 (-0.48%)
Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices, But Positive Oracle AI News Helps Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.11%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MPC : 230.07 (+1.47%)
DDOG : 127.16 (-0.26%)
UNF : 272.88 (-0.73%)
$IUXX : 24,533.58 (-1.73%)
ZNM26 : 111-165 (+0.10%)
MSFT : 401.86 (-0.75%)
OXY : 58.41 (+5.09%)
TSLA : 395.01 (-3.14%)
ESH26 : 6,694.75 (+0.26%)
IBM : 247.68 (-0.48%)
$DOWI : 46,677.85 (-1.56%)
SPY : 666.06 (-1.52%)
Stocks Mixed as IEA Announces Historic Oil Reserve Release

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.46%. In an effort to stabilize energy...

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MPC : 230.07 (+1.47%)
CRWD : 441.54 (-0.11%)
$SPX : 6,672.62 (-1.52%)
DDOG : 127.16 (-0.26%)
ORCL : 159.16 (-2.43%)
NKE : 54.13 (-2.82%)
UNF : 272.88 (-0.73%)
$IUXX : 24,533.58 (-1.73%)
QQQ : 597.26 (-1.72%)
ZNM26 : 111-165 (+0.10%)
MSFT : 401.86 (-0.75%)
Futures Whipsaw on Hormuz Headlines as CPI Looms

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S&P Futures Waver as Middle East Conflict Uncertainty Persists, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.09% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remains high, while investors await key...

DDOG : 127.16 (-0.26%)
VRTX : 478.13 (-2.89%)
ORCL : 159.16 (-2.43%)
NKE : 54.13 (-2.82%)
TRI : 99.28 (-3.71%)
UNF : 272.88 (-0.73%)
ESH26 : 6,694.75 (+0.26%)
OXY : 58.41 (+5.09%)
APA : 33.61 (+1.94%)
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AVAV : 211.88 (+2.00%)
FANG : 177.01 (+0.21%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 26.3458
2nd Resistance Point 25.4229
1st Resistance Point 24.8958
Last Price 24.1000
1st Support Level 23.4458
2nd Support Level 22.5229
3rd Support Level 21.9958

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52-Week High 27.1200
Fibonacci 61.8% 24.2703
Last Price 24.1000
Fibonacci 50% 23.3900
Fibonacci 38.2% 22.5097
52-Week Low 19.6600

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