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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 Settle Lower on Weakness in Chip Stocks and Miners

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.28%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.43%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -1.35%.

Stock indexes moved lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1.5-week low after President Trump said he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed Chair.  The 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1-week high, gold prices plunged to a 1.5-week low, and the dollar rose as Mr. Warsh, who often emphasized inflation risks as Fed Governor from 2006-2011, is seen as less supportive of deep interest rate cuts.  Current Fed Chair Powell’s term ends in May. 

Stocks were also pressured on Friday after US December producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy.  US Dec PPI final demand rose +0.5% m/m and +3.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +2... 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
$7,337/6,670
First Notice Date
02/18/26 (17 days)
Expiration Date
02/18/26 (17 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 27, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
180,773 (-24,842)
110,886 (-5,402)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
77,978 (+1,315)
152,964 (-12,922)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
94,841 (-14,666)
36,259 (+5,026)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
50,800 (-1,231)
94,984 (+305)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
57,816 (+8,143)
76,594 (-10,305)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,185 (-1,989)
1,904 (+434)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
17.7500 +7.29%
on 01/13/26
20.6500 -7.77%
on 01/20/26
+0.6496 (+3.53%)
since 12/30/25
3-Month
17.7500 +7.29%
on 01/13/26
23.6200 -19.37%
on 11/21/25
-2.3552 (-11.01%)
since 10/30/25

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Stocks Settle Lower on Weakness in Chip Stocks and Miners

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.28%. March E-mini...

AMAT : 322.32 (-5.57%)
B : 45.79 (-12.03%)
HL : 22.52 (-14.44%)
VZ : 44.52 (+11.83%)
SNDK : 576.25 (+6.85%)
CDE : 20.44 (-16.81%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
LITE : 391.84 (+2.73%)
SNDR : 26.84 (-9.66%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
OLN : 20.81 (-6.85%)
ESH26 : 6,965.75s (-0.39%)
Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Rise after Warsh Picked for Fed Chair

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.58%. March E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 322.32 (-5.57%)
B : 45.79 (-12.03%)
HL : 22.52 (-14.44%)
SNDK : 576.25 (+6.85%)
VZ : 44.52 (+11.83%)
CDE : 20.44 (-16.81%)
TXN : 215.55 (-1.56%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
LITE : 391.84 (+2.73%)
SNDR : 26.84 (-9.66%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
OLN : 20.81 (-6.85%)
Stocks Fall as Trump Nominates Warsh for Fed Chair

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 322.32 (-5.57%)
B : 45.79 (-12.03%)
HL : 22.52 (-14.44%)
SNDK : 576.25 (+6.85%)
VZ : 44.52 (+11.83%)
CDE : 20.44 (-16.81%)
ADI : 310.88 (-2.45%)
TXN : 215.55 (-1.56%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
LITE : 391.84 (+2.73%)
SNDR : 26.84 (-9.66%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
Stock Index Futures Slip as Trump Picks Warsh for Fed Chair

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.47% this morning after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal...

META : 716.50 (-2.95%)
GOOGL : 338.00 (-0.07%)
NVDA : 191.13 (-0.72%)
ADS.D.DX : 148.750 (+3.66%)
CVX : 176.90 (+3.34%)
VZ : 44.52 (+11.83%)
SNDK : 576.25 (+6.85%)
LVS : 52.73 (+0.04%)
ESH26 : 6,965.75s (-0.39%)
URI : 782.06 (-0.63%)
MSFT : 430.29 (-0.74%)
TSLA : 430.41 (+3.32%)
Microsoft Rout Weighs on the Broader Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.53%. March E-mini...

MSTR : 149.71 (+4.55%)
GLXY : 28.26 (-5.67%)
LVS : 52.73 (+0.04%)
TSCO : 50.88 (-0.16%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
URI : 782.06 (-0.63%)
COIN : 194.74 (-2.23%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
MSFT : 430.29 (-0.74%)
ESH26 : 6,965.75s (-0.39%)
IBM : 306.70 (-0.82%)
NCLH : 21.96 (-4.19%)
Concerns Over AI Spending Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.69%. March E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 149.71 (+4.55%)
GOOGL : 338.00 (-0.07%)
MPC : 176.19 (+0.26%)
AAPL : 259.48 (+0.46%)
CVX : 176.90 (+3.34%)
GLXY : 28.26 (-5.67%)
LVS : 52.73 (+0.04%)
TSCO : 50.88 (-0.16%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
COIN : 194.74 (-2.23%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
MSFT : 430.29 (-0.74%)
Stocks Pressured by Mixed Big Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures...

MPC : 176.19 (+0.26%)
GCJ26 : 4,745.1s (-11.39%)
CVX : 176.90 (+3.34%)
LVS : 52.73 (+0.04%)
TSCO : 50.88 (-0.16%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
MSFT : 430.29 (-0.74%)
OXY : 45.39 (-0.07%)
ESH26 : 6,965.75s (-0.39%)
FANG : 163.95 (+0.54%)
IBM : 306.70 (-0.82%)
Fed Holds Steady as Index Futures Consolidate Near Highs Ahead of Earnings

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Weigh Big Tech Earnings, U.S. Economic Data and Apple Results in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.17%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.19% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. tech companies.

KLAC : 1,427.94 (-15.24%)
META : 716.50 (-2.95%)
AAPL : 259.48 (+0.46%)
MO : 61.99 (+3.73%)
SAP.D.DX : 171.400 (+4.19%)
LVS : 52.73 (+0.04%)
TXN : 215.55 (-1.56%)
ESH26 : 6,965.75s (-0.39%)
FFIV : 275.61 (-2.45%)
MSFT : 430.29 (-0.74%)
DBK.D.DX : 33.170 (+2.65%)
LMT : 634.22 (+1.88%)
Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.32%. March E-mini...

GCJ26 : 4,745.1s (-11.39%)
SNDK : 576.25 (+6.85%)
ADI : 310.88 (-2.45%)
PPG : 115.63 (-0.76%)
TXN : 215.55 (-1.56%)
$IUXX : 25,552.39 (-1.28%)
FFIV : 275.61 (-2.45%)
ELV : 345.74 (-0.36%)
DHR : 218.89 (-0.33%)
ZNH26 : 111-265s (-0.03%)
TXT : 88.06 (+0.27%)
ESH26 : 6,965.75s (-0.39%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 21.3632
2nd Resistance Point 20.6816
1st Resistance Point 19.8632
Last Price 19.0448s
1st Support Level 18.3632
2nd Support Level 17.6816
3rd Support Level 16.8632

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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 19.0448s
52-Week Low 17.7500

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