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S&P 500 VIX May '26 (VIK26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.20%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.22%.

Stock indexes are moving higher today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a 2-month high.  Stocks have support on signs that Iran will attend peace talks with the US in Pakistan.  Iran said it was sending a team to Pakistan for the negotiations, although it wasn’t clear who or when they would arrive.  President Trump said Vice President Vance would resume negotiations in person, “either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning,” and it's "highly unlikely" he will extend the ceasefire with Iran after Wednesday’s deadline.

Some positive Q1 earnings results from UnitedHealth Group and General Electric are also supporting stock gains.

Stock indexes found support after the stronger-than-expected US Marc... 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
05/19/26 (28 days)
Expiration Date
05/19/26 (28 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
160,065 (+7,840)
137,043 (+7,384)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
104,203 (+12,932)
128,507 (+16,848)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
77,943 (+9,105)
51,710 (+15,673)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
48,923 (-2,560)
47,654 (+11,741)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
65,256 (+9,608)
95,078 (-5,529)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,556 (+1,303)
1,518 (-969)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
19.7500 +5.06%
on 04/17/26
26.9500 -23.01%
on 03/30/26
-4.0011 (-16.17%)
since 03/20/26
3-Month
19.7500 +5.06%
on 04/17/26
26.9500 -23.01%
on 03/30/26
+0.3518 (+1.72%)
since 01/21/26

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Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
CVS : 77.27 (+0.90%)
DHI : 164.24 (+7.11%)
MRK : 112.35 (-4.06%)
TSCO : 41.07 (-8.35%)
$IUXX : 26,677.19 (+0.33%)
UNH : 345.93 (+6.94%)
ELV : 327.26 (+2.47%)
ZNM26 : 111-100 (-0.31%)
ALAB : 189.27 (+7.66%)
ARWR : 71.53 (+3.29%)
PRU : 98.03 (-4.45%)
Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal....

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
META : 672.15 (+0.18%)
AAPL : 268.98 (-1.49%)
CRWD : 453.30 (+4.65%)
AAL : 12.02 (-1.80%)
MMM : 151.00 (-0.26%)
UNH : 345.93 (+6.94%)
RBREW.C.DX : 411.400 (-25.57%)
ESM26 : 7,150.75 (+0.04%)
TSLA : 389.76 (-0.70%)
INTC : 66.29 (+0.90%)
RTX : 188.22 (-3.87%)
Stocks Settle Lower on Doubts Over a Middle East Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini...

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
UAL : 99.22 (+0.31%)
AVGO : 399.10 (-0.13%)
INTU : 413.94 (+2.25%)
DDOG : 131.59 (+1.43%)
$IUXX : 26,677.19 (+0.33%)
ZNM26 : 111-100 (-0.31%)
ESM26 : 7,150.75 (+0.04%)
NCLH : 19.83 (-2.12%)
STX : 542.72 (+0.55%)
AMD : 277.57 (+0.95%)
LRCX : 261.29 (-0.71%)
Stocks Weaker as Middle East Peace Prospects Dim

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
MSTR : 168.60 (-1.29%)
UAL : 99.22 (+0.31%)
GOOGL : 337.33 (-0.03%)
AAPL : 268.98 (-1.49%)
AVGO : 399.10 (-0.13%)
INTU : 413.94 (+2.25%)
GLXY : 25.95 (-3.17%)
$IUXX : 26,677.19 (+0.33%)
COIN : 202.75 (-4.20%)
ZNM26 : 111-100 (-0.31%)
MSFT : 424.32 (+1.49%)
Stocks Retreat on Middle East Peace Doubts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.24%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
MSTR : 168.60 (-1.29%)
UAL : 99.22 (+0.31%)
AVGO : 399.10 (-0.13%)
INTU : 413.94 (+2.25%)
GLXY : 25.95 (-3.17%)
$IUXX : 26,677.19 (+0.33%)
COIN : 202.75 (-4.20%)
ZNM26 : 111-100 (-0.31%)
ESM26 : 7,150.75 (+0.04%)
NCLH : 19.83 (-2.12%)
STX : 542.72 (+0.55%)
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ESM26 : 7,150.75 (+0.04%)
$NASX : 24,489.18 (+0.35%)
HOK26 : 3.6402 (+2.80%)
CLK26 : 91.90 (+2.56%)
YMM26 : 49,744 (+0.21%)
HGK26 : 6.0285 (-0.29%)
SIK26 : 77.115 (-3.65%)
GCM26 : 4,743.7 (-1.76%)
$INX : 7,114.69 (+0.08%)
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Jumps After U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare Up; Economic Data and Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend...

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
AAPL : 268.98 (-1.49%)
ADI : 375.81 (-1.38%)
TXN : 231.85 (-0.79%)
UNH : 345.93 (+6.94%)
ESM26 : 7,150.75 (+0.04%)
TSLA : 389.76 (-0.70%)
T : 26.19 (+0.04%)
IBM : 255.26 (+0.61%)
RTX : 188.22 (-3.87%)
LRCX : 261.29 (-0.71%)
LOOMI.S.DX : 440.600 (-1.34%)
SP 500 Futures & Gold Analysis 4/19/26

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ESM26 : 7,150.75 (+0.04%)
GCM26 : 4,743.7 (-1.76%)
Tesla Earnings, Hormuz and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face an interesting week following conflicting signals about Strait of Hormuz access as Iran's Foreign Minister announced Friday the waterway was "completely open" citing an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire...

TSLA : 389.76 (-0.70%)
IBM : 255.26 (+0.61%)
INTC : 66.29 (+0.90%)
BX : 131.77 (+2.16%)
NEM : 111.10 (-3.26%)
NOW : 103.13 (+3.42%)
AXP : 332.61 (+0.83%)
FCX : 68.94 (-1.77%)
VALE : 17.56 (-1.46%)
BA : 221.54 (-1.57%)
Stocks Soar on Middle East Peace Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +1.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.29%. June E-mini S&P...

ALK : 42.02 (-3.49%)
MSTR : 168.60 (-1.29%)
GOOGL : 337.33 (-0.03%)
MPC : 216.06 (+0.91%)
AAPL : 268.98 (-1.49%)
ADI : 375.81 (-1.38%)
GLXY : 25.95 (-3.17%)
ALV : 121.27 (-0.07%)
COIN : 202.75 (-4.20%)
OXY : 55.16 (+1.25%)
TSLA : 389.76 (-0.70%)
FANG : 184.78 (+0.72%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 22.4633
2nd Resistance Point 22.0316
1st Resistance Point 21.3133
Last Price 20.7500
1st Support Level 20.1633
2nd Support Level 19.7316
3rd Support Level 19.0133

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52-Week High 26.9500
Fibonacci 61.8% 24.1996
Fibonacci 50% 23.3500
Fibonacci 38.2% 22.5004
Last Price 20.7500
52-Week Low 19.7500

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