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S&P 500 VIX Oct '25 (VIV25)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Mixed Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.48%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.48%.

Stock indexes are mixed today, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1.5-week low.  Soaring crude oil prices are lifting inflation expectations and bond yields and are negative for stocks.  WTI crude oil climbed to a 2-week high today after the US signaled it will maintain its naval blockade of Iran for the foreseeable future.  The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended blockade and that it carries less of a risk for the US than resuming hostilities or walking away from the conflict without securing a deal that curbs Iran’s nuclear activities.  The 10-year T-note yield is up +5 bp to a 4-week high of 4.40%.

The Nasdaq 100 is higher today as tech... 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
10/22/25
Expiration Date
10/22/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
153,285 (-6,780)
125,038 (-12,005)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
94,239 (-9,964)
121,501 (-7,006)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
82,615 (+4,672)
39,623 (-12,087)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
56,605 (+7,682)
57,803 (+10,149)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
49,672 (-15,584)
92,055 (-3,023)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,734 (+178)
1,160 (-358)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
17.2500 +8.41%
on 09/29/25
27.9000 -32.97%
on 10/17/25
+0.6524 (+3.61%)
since 09/22/25
3-Month
17.2500 +8.41%
on 09/29/25
27.9000 -32.97%
on 10/17/25
-2.7500 (-12.82%)
since 07/22/25

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.48%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 38.51 (-3.22%)
TER : 311.11 (-18.16%)
MPC : 243.56 (+4.72%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
ADI : 390.28 (+1.83%)
BF.B : 24.86 (-10.35%)
OXY : 60.44 (+3.12%)
FANG : 205.16 (+2.55%)
SBUX : 105.36 (+8.31%)
STX : 634.41 (+9.56%)
WDC : 417.44 (+6.76%)
SPY : 710.07 (-0.23%)
Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Raise Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 38.51 (-3.22%)
TER : 311.11 (-18.16%)
UAL : 88.92 (-1.65%)
BE : 279.40 (+23.43%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
ADI : 390.28 (+1.83%)
CSGP : 34.81 (-3.20%)
BF.B : 24.86 (-10.35%)
TXN : 268.12 (+1.18%)
$IUXX : 27,081.73 (+0.20%)
FICO : 1,040.45 (+2.96%)
ZNM26 : 110-160 (-0.32%)
European & U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Mega-Cap Earnings Meet Fed Decision Risk

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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s...

GOOGL : 349.10 (-0.19%)
ADS.D.DX : 150.150 (+9.20%)
BE : 279.40 (+23.43%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
F : 12.15 (-2.02%)
ESM26 : 7,153.00 (-0.25%)
MSFT : 424.00 (-1.22%)
QCOM : 156.24 (+4.16%)
STX : 634.41 (+9.56%)
V : 336.05 (+8.65%)
WDC : 417.44 (+6.76%)
AZN.LN : 13,662.670 (-1.71%)
Stocks Fall on AI Jitters and Surging Crude Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.01%. June E-mini...

SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
HL : 17.43 (-2.30%)
CDE : 17.33 (-2.91%)
DT : 36.10 (+0.31%)
CRWV : 113.58 (+7.63%)
GLW : 149.00 (-2.65%)
PNR : 81.35 (-1.82%)
STX : 634.41 (+9.56%)
WDC : 417.44 (+6.76%)
AMD : 332.34 (+2.82%)
VRT : 303.15 (-0.62%)
UPS : 105.78 (+1.77%)
AI Fears and Surging Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 378.55 (-0.67%)
B : 38.25 (-2.35%)
AVGO : 399.76 (-0.02%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
HL : 17.43 (-2.30%)
CDE : 17.33 (-2.91%)
$IUXX : 27,081.73 (+0.20%)
ASML : 1,378.52 (-0.44%)
ZNM26 : 110-160 (-0.32%)
DT : 36.10 (+0.31%)
CRWV : 113.58 (+7.63%)
GLW : 149.00 (-2.65%)
Stocks Pressured by AI Fears and Soaring Crude Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 378.55 (-0.67%)
AVGO : 399.76 (-0.02%)
$IUXX : 27,081.73 (+0.20%)
ASML : 1,378.52 (-0.44%)
ZNM26 : 110-160 (-0.32%)
DT : 36.10 (+0.31%)
CRWV : 113.58 (+7.63%)
GLW : 149.00 (-2.65%)
ESM26 : 7,153.00 (-0.25%)
QCOM : 156.24 (+4.16%)
PNR : 81.35 (-1.82%)
STX : 634.41 (+9.56%)
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as AI Concerns Resurface, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending down -1.24% this morning as concerns resurfaced over whether the massive amounts of investment in AI will ultimately pay off.

NVDA : 209.35 (-1.79%)
GOOGL : 349.10 (-0.19%)
NOVN.Z.IX : 113.320 (-1.41%)
AVGO : 399.76 (-0.02%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
KO : 78.92 (+0.73%)
BBBY : 4.79 (+1.05%)
ORCL : 162.86 (-1.87%)
RMBS : 111.44 (+0.15%)
TEL.O.DX : 151.100 (-1.05%)
BP-.LN : 577.300 (-0.26%)
TMUS : 200.09 (+7.16%)
Tech Earnings Optimism Powers Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.01%. June E-mini...

ALK : 38.51 (-3.22%)
UAL : 88.92 (-1.65%)
AMAT : 378.55 (-0.67%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
VZ : 46.86 (-0.80%)
ADI : 390.28 (+1.83%)
TXN : 268.12 (+1.18%)
$IUXX : 27,081.73 (+0.20%)
ELV : 371.96 (+2.54%)
UNH : 367.69 (+0.25%)
ASML : 1,378.52 (-0.44%)
DPZ : 330.47 (-2.93%)
Stocks Slip as Higher Oil Prices Spur Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.51 (-3.22%)
UAL : 88.92 (-1.65%)
AMAT : 378.55 (-0.67%)
SNDK : 1,064.50 (+6.20%)
VZ : 46.86 (-0.80%)
ADI : 390.28 (+1.83%)
TXN : 268.12 (+1.18%)
$IUXX : 27,081.73 (+0.20%)
DPZ : 330.47 (-2.93%)
ZNM26 : 110-160 (-0.32%)
ESM26 : 7,153.00 (-0.25%)
NCLH : 17.70 (-0.51%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 19.9000
2nd Resistance Point 19.3000
1st Resistance Point 19.0000
Last Price 18.7000s
1st Support Level 18.1000
2nd Support Level 17.5000
3rd Support Level 17.2000

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52-Week High 27.9000
Fibonacci 61.8% 23.8317
Fibonacci 50% 22.5750
Fibonacci 38.2% 21.3183
Last Price 18.7000s
52-Week Low 17.2500

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