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S&P 500 VIX Apr '25 (VIJ25)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Chip Stock Strength Lifts the Broader Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.60%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.12%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.55%.

Stock indexes are mixed today.  Gains in processor and memory chipmakers, the key drivers of the recent rally in the artificial intelligence trade, are leading today's stock gainers. Nvidia is up more than +1% after co-founder Jensen Huang joined President Trump on his visit to China, bolstering optimism that this week’s summit between Mr. Trump and China’s Xi Jinping could lead to a series of trade deals, especially around semiconductors. 

However, stock indexes fell from early highs and are trading mixed as today’s stronger-than-expected US Apr PPI report showed a resurgence in inflation that is pushing bond yields higher and may prompt the Fed to keep interest rates higher for longer.  Also, rising crude... 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
$9,702/8,820
First Notice Date
04/16/25
Expiration Date
04/16/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 VIX Apr '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
152,310 (-944)
125,826 (+946)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
133,607 (+23,601)
158,290 (+20,442)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
97,972 (+9,354)
47,797 (+5,348)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
57,825 (+122)
67,874 (+4,392)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
77,895 (+17,608)
116,698 (+16,090)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,109 (+659)
1,631 (+644)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
17.9000 +78.27%
on 03/25/25
44.0100 -27.49%
on 04/09/25
+11.2296 (+54.30%)
since 03/14/25
3-Month
17.6200 +81.10%
on 01/30/25
44.0100 -27.49%
on 04/09/25
+13.7842 (+76.05%)
since 01/16/25

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Chip Stock Strength Lifts the Broader Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ADI : 431.29 (+2.77%)
WIX : 52.92 (-30.26%)
AKAM : 159.24 (+6.47%)
TXN : 304.54 (+3.17%)
$IUXX : 29,266.18 (+0.69%)
ZNM26 : 109-285 (-0.13%)
DT : 33.30 (-15.07%)
ESM26 : 7,444.75 (+0.25%)
QCOM : 213.06 (+1.31%)
$DOWI : 49,506.52 (-0.51%)
SPY : 739.64 (+0.20%)
DIA : 495.70 (-0.44%)
Stocks Pressured by Signs of Resurgent Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ADI : 431.29 (+2.77%)
WIX : 52.92 (-30.26%)
AKAM : 159.24 (+6.47%)
$IUXX : 29,266.18 (+0.69%)
ZNM26 : 109-285 (-0.13%)
DT : 33.30 (-15.07%)
ESM26 : 7,444.75 (+0.25%)
LRCX : 292.40 (+1.09%)
$DOWI : 49,506.52 (-0.51%)
SPY : 739.64 (+0.20%)
DIA : 495.70 (-0.44%)
ON : 113.68 (+9.19%)
Stock Index Futures Gain as Tech Stocks Rebound, U.S. PPI Data and Trump-Xi Summit in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.79% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors gear up for crucial U.S....

NVDA : 226.65 (+2.66%)
CSCO : 99.92 (+0.63%)
SNDK : 1,416.01 (-2.48%)
ABN.NA : 31.770 (+8.65%)
HIMS : 23.73 (-5.19%)
MU : 785.74 (+2.50%)
SATS : 134.13 (+3.67%)
ASTS : 76.37 (+4.67%)
ESM26 : 7,444.75 (+0.25%)
MELI : 1,540.64 (-2.42%)
QCOM : 213.06 (+1.31%)
INTC : 119.71 (-0.75%)
Bank of America Eyes Further Gains as Bullish Structure Holds

On the higher timeframe (monthly charts), there is still room for further upside following the breakout from a larger bullish triangle pattern. The price potential extends toward the 60–70 area, with...

Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.87%. June E-mini...

GTLB : 22.48 (-2.60%)
SNDK : 1,416.01 (-2.48%)
PACS : 40.87 (-0.34%)
STE : 211.73 (+0.42%)
ELV : 395.14 (+0.47%)
STX : 808.50 (-0.04%)
WDC : 487.13 (-0.33%)
AMD : 444.49 (-0.85%)
SPY : 739.64 (+0.20%)
UHS : 171.26 (+0.96%)
MU : 785.74 (+2.50%)
ORCL : 187.87 (+0.56%)
Stocks Retreat as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Accelerates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.22 (-1.32%)
AMAT : 428.11 (-0.72%)
UAL : 95.44 (-0.42%)
WEN : 8.09 (+2.41%)
GTLB : 22.48 (-2.60%)
SNDK : 1,416.01 (-2.48%)
PACS : 40.87 (-0.34%)
STE : 211.73 (+0.42%)
HIMS : 23.73 (-5.19%)
$IUXX : 29,266.18 (+0.69%)
ASML : 1,555.40 (+2.27%)
ZNM26 : 109-285 (-0.13%)
Stocks Pressured by Rising Oil Prices and Accelerating Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.22 (-1.32%)
UAL : 95.44 (-0.42%)
WEN : 8.09 (+2.41%)
GTLB : 22.48 (-2.60%)
SNDK : 1,416.01 (-2.48%)
PACS : 40.87 (-0.34%)
STE : 211.73 (+0.42%)
HIMS : 23.73 (-5.19%)
$IUXX : 29,266.18 (+0.69%)
ZNM26 : 109-285 (-0.13%)
Q : 164.61 (-2.23%)
ESM26 : 7,444.75 (+0.25%)
Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.29%. June E-mini S&P...

ALK : 38.22 (-1.32%)
HL : 21.03 (+2.24%)
CDE : 19.98 (-0.94%)
ADI : 431.29 (+2.77%)
LITE : 1,015.80 (+2.36%)
STX : 808.50 (-0.04%)
WDC : 487.13 (-0.33%)
SPY : 739.64 (+0.20%)
MU : 785.74 (+2.50%)
AAL : 12.67 (-0.16%)
QQQ : 710.32 (+0.44%)
IREN : 53.89 (-4.72%)
Stocks Supported by Strong Earnings and AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 38.22 (-1.32%)
AMAT : 428.11 (-0.72%)
UAL : 95.44 (-0.42%)
WEN : 8.09 (+2.41%)
B : 45.02 (-1.81%)
HL : 21.03 (+2.24%)
CDE : 19.98 (-0.94%)
TTD : 20.17 (-4.59%)
TXN : 304.54 (+3.17%)
$IUXX : 29,266.18 (+0.69%)
LITE : 1,015.80 (+2.36%)
ZNM26 : 109-285 (-0.13%)
Strong Earnings and AI Optimism Push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 38.22 (-1.32%)
AMAT : 428.11 (-0.72%)
UAL : 95.44 (-0.42%)
WEN : 8.09 (+2.41%)
B : 45.02 (-1.81%)
HL : 21.03 (+2.24%)
CDE : 19.98 (-0.94%)
TTD : 20.17 (-4.59%)
TXN : 304.54 (+3.17%)
$IUXX : 29,266.18 (+0.69%)
LITE : 1,015.80 (+2.36%)
ZNM26 : 109-285 (-0.13%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 35.8567
2nd Resistance Point 34.5833
1st Resistance Point 33.2467
Last Price 31.9100s
1st Support Level 30.6367
2nd Support Level 29.3633
3rd Support Level 28.0267

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52-Week High 44.0100
Fibonacci 61.8% 33.7495
Last Price 31.9100s
Fibonacci 50% 30.5800
Fibonacci 38.2% 27.4105
52-Week Low 17.1500

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