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S&P 500 VIX Mar '26 (VIH26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Settle Mixed Awaiting US-Iran Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down -0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.14%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -0.12%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +0.12%.

Stock indexes gave up an early advance on Friday and settled mixed, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a 6-week high.  Easing inflation concerns were bullish for stocks on Friday after US consumer prices rose less than expected last month.  Also, hopes that this weekend’s negotiations between the US and Iran will lead to a diplomatic solution to the war were supportive for stocks. 

However, the S&P 500 fell from a 5-week high on Friday, turning lower on weakness in software stocks amid fears of AI disruption. Also, the larger-than-expected decline in the University of Michigan US Apr consumer sentiment index to a record low was negative for stocks.  In addition, stocks came under pressure Friday afte... 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
$9,768/8,880
First Notice Date
03/18/26
Expiration Date
03/18/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
152,225 (-13,986)
129,659 (-2,581)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
91,271 (+13,430)
111,659 (+2,660)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
68,838 (+908)
36,037 (+3,392)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
51,483 (+1,816)
35,913 (-2,368)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
55,648 (-2,563)
100,607 (+150)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,253 (-152)
2,487 (-530)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
19.2800 +18.72%
on 02/26/26
30.1900 -24.18%
on 03/09/26
+2.1369 (+10.30%)
since 02/19/26
3-Month
18.7500 +22.08%
on 01/13/26
30.1900 -24.18%
on 03/09/26
+3.1856 (+16.17%)
since 12/19/25

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Stocks Settle Mixed Awaiting US-Iran Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.14%. June E-mini...

AVGO : 371.55 (+4.69%)
INTU : 350.94 (-2.97%)
VEEV : 151.43 (-3.60%)
$IUXX : 25,116.34 (+0.14%)
ASML : 1,478.28 (+2.05%)
ZNM26 : 111-030s (-0.13%)
CRWV : 102.00 (+10.87%)
ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
AMD : 245.04 (+3.55%)
LRCX : 263.66 (+1.89%)
SHAK : 98.61 (+1.09%)
$DOWI : 47,916.57 (-0.56%)
Stocks Climb on CPI and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.35%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 399.49 (+0.42%)
AVGO : 371.55 (+4.69%)
INTU : 350.94 (-2.97%)
VEEV : 151.43 (-3.60%)
$IUXX : 25,116.34 (+0.14%)
LITE : 897.30 (+0.35%)
ASML : 1,478.28 (+2.05%)
ZNM26 : 111-030s (-0.13%)
CRWV : 102.00 (+10.87%)
ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
QCOM : 128.06 (+0.24%)
AMD : 245.04 (+3.55%)
Stocks See Support as Inflation Concerns Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.37%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 399.49 (+0.42%)
AVGO : 371.55 (+4.69%)
INTU : 350.94 (-2.97%)
VEEV : 151.43 (-3.60%)
$IUXX : 25,116.34 (+0.14%)
LITE : 897.30 (+0.35%)
ASML : 1,478.28 (+2.05%)
ZNM26 : 111-030s (-0.13%)
CRWV : 102.00 (+10.87%)
ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
QCOM : 128.06 (+0.24%)
AMD : 245.04 (+3.55%)
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S&P Futures Waver With All Eyes on Key U.S. Inflation Data, U.S.-Iran Talks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as investors cautiously await key U.S. inflation data to gauge the impact of higher oil prices...

ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
ADSK : 218.45 (-2.97%)
BF.B : 29.49 (-2.71%)
OGN : 8.83 (+27.79%)
NOW : 83.00 (-7.58%)
ZS : 118.05 (-3.42%)
BC.M.DX : 84.060 (+5.76%)
NKE : 42.62 (-3.14%)
SW.FP : 39.640 (-10.60%)
LITE : 897.30 (+0.35%)
AMZN : 238.38 (+2.02%)
MRVL : 128.49 (+7.14%)
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Stocks Rebound on Optimism US-Iran Ceasefire to Hold

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.72%. June E-mini...

AMAT : 399.49 (+0.42%)
INTU : 350.94 (-2.97%)
BF.B : 29.49 (-2.71%)
CRCL : 88.04 (+3.45%)
TXN : 214.73 (-0.12%)
$IUXX : 25,116.34 (+0.14%)
ZNM26 : 111-030s (-0.13%)
TPL : 409.97 (+8.47%)
ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
LRCX : 263.66 (+1.89%)
AMD : 245.04 (+3.55%)
STZ : 166.15 (+1.89%)
Stock Indexes Rebound Despite Rising Oil Prices

Gemini said Major U.S. stock indexes are rebounding today, led by a 0.48% gain in the Nasdaq 100, even as crude oil prices surge over 5% due to the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating...

AMAT : 399.49 (+0.42%)
INTU : 350.94 (-2.97%)
SNDK : 851.77 (+0.02%)
CVX : 188.55 (-0.95%)
CRCL : 88.04 (+3.45%)
SLB : 51.92 (-1.18%)
TXN : 214.73 (-0.12%)
$IUXX : 25,116.34 (+0.14%)
ZNM26 : 111-030s (-0.13%)
OXY : 57.97 (-0.96%)
FANG : 188.21 (+1.02%)
LRCX : 263.66 (+1.89%)
Stocks Under Some Pressure as Optimism Fades Over US-Iran Ceasefire

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 399.49 (+0.42%)
INTU : 350.94 (-2.97%)
CRCL : 88.04 (+3.45%)
TXN : 214.73 (-0.12%)
$IUXX : 25,116.34 (+0.14%)
ZNM26 : 111-030s (-0.13%)
CRWV : 102.00 (+10.87%)
ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
LRCX : 263.66 (+1.89%)
AMD : 245.04 (+3.55%)
STZ : 166.15 (+1.89%)
$DOWI : 47,916.57 (-0.56%)
Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oil Rebounds Amid Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.31%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.25% this morning as oil prices advanced amid waning optimism about the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

ALK : 39.50 (-1.00%)
META : 629.86 (+0.23%)
STAA : 26.44 (+4.88%)
MU : 420.59 (-0.22%)
CCL : 27.98 (+0.47%)
ESM26 : 6,855.25s (-0.12%)
OXY : 57.97 (-0.96%)
APA : 38.63 (-0.87%)
INTC : 62.38 (+1.07%)
LRCX : 263.66 (+1.89%)
APLD : 26.26 (+2.70%)
ZS : 118.05 (-3.42%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 25.3767
2nd Resistance Point 24.2633
1st Resistance Point 23.5767
Last Price 22.8900s
1st Support Level 21.7767
2nd Support Level 20.6633
3rd Support Level 19.9767

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52-Week High 30.1900
Fibonacci 61.8% 25.8199
Fibonacci 50% 24.4700
Fibonacci 38.2% 23.1201
Last Price 22.8900s
52-Week Low 18.7500

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