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S&P 500 VIX May '26 (VIK26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post New Record Highs on Chip Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.04%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +1.09%.

Stock indexes settled mostly higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new record highs.  Gains in processor and memory chipmakers, the key drivers of the recent rally in the artificial intelligence trade, led stock gainers on Wednesday.  Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple all rallied to lead the Magnificent Seven technology stocks higher after the CEOs of the companies 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. 

Stock indexes rallied on Wednesday despite a stronger-than-expected US Apr PPI report that showed a resurgence in... 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
05/19/26 (5 days)
Expiration Date
05/19/26 (5 days)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 VIX May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May 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
18.7000 +0.27%
on 05/14/26
21.7600 -13.83%
on 04/23/26
-1.7295 (-8.45%)
since 04/14/26
3-Month
18.7000 +0.27%
on 05/14/26
26.9500 -30.43%
on 03/30/26
-2.5014 (-11.77%)
since 02/13/26

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June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.27%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.24% this morning, pointing to further gains after a tech-led rally in the previous session, while...

GOOGL : 402.62 (+3.94%)
NVDA : 225.83 (+2.29%)
AMAT : 436.61 (+1.25%)
CSCO : 101.87 (+2.60%)
FIG : 18.94 (-2.02%)
F : 13.57 (+13.18%)
WIX : 55.32 (-27.10%)
ESM26 : 7,487.50 (+0.24%)
CPRT : 32.94 (-1.50%)
WOSG.LN : 607.500 (+14.41%)
NQM26 : 29,538.00 (+0.20%)
ON : 115.71 (+11.14%)
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post New Record Highs on Chip Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.04%. June E-mini...

GOOGL : 402.62 (+3.94%)
AAPL : 298.87 (+1.38%)
INTU : 371.71 (-4.13%)
ADI : 432.39 (+3.04%)
F : 13.57 (+13.18%)
WIX : 55.32 (-27.10%)
AKAM : 161.14 (+7.74%)
TXN : 306.34 (+3.78%)
$IUXX : 29,366.94 (+1.04%)
ASML : 1,581.58 (+3.99%)
ZNM26 : 110-050 (+0.14%)
MSFT : 405.21 (-0.63%)
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 : 432.39 (+3.04%)
WIX : 55.32 (-27.10%)
AKAM : 161.14 (+7.74%)
TXN : 306.34 (+3.78%)
$IUXX : 29,366.94 (+1.04%)
ZNM26 : 110-050 (+0.14%)
DT : 34.73 (-11.43%)
ESM26 : 7,487.50 (+0.24%)
QCOM : 213.17 (+1.36%)
$DOWI : 49,693.20 (-0.14%)
SPY : 742.31 (+0.56%)
DIA : 497.14 (-0.15%)
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 : 432.39 (+3.04%)
WIX : 55.32 (-27.10%)
AKAM : 161.14 (+7.74%)
$IUXX : 29,366.94 (+1.04%)
ZNM26 : 110-050 (+0.14%)
DT : 34.73 (-11.43%)
ESM26 : 7,487.50 (+0.24%)
LRCX : 295.44 (+2.14%)
$DOWI : 49,693.20 (-0.14%)
SPY : 742.31 (+0.56%)
DIA : 497.14 (-0.15%)
ON : 115.71 (+11.14%)
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 : 225.83 (+2.29%)
CSCO : 101.87 (+2.60%)
SNDK : 1,447.23 (-0.33%)
ABN.NA : 32.440 (+2.11%)
HIMS : 24.14 (-3.56%)
MU : 803.63 (+4.83%)
SATS : 133.23 (+2.98%)
ASTS : 74.81 (+2.54%)
ESM26 : 7,487.50 (+0.24%)
MELI : 1,562.00 (-1.06%)
QCOM : 213.17 (+1.36%)
INTC : 120.29 (-0.27%)
Bank of America Eyes Further Gains as Bullish Structure Holds

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

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SNDK : 1,447.23 (-0.33%)
PACS : 41.30 (+0.71%)
STE : 211.10 (+0.12%)
ELV : 399.64 (+1.61%)
STX : 817.35 (+1.06%)
WDC : 494.09 (+1.09%)
AMD : 445.50 (-0.62%)
SPY : 742.31 (+0.56%)
UHS : 171.01 (+0.81%)
MU : 803.63 (+4.83%)
ORCL : 189.76 (+1.57%)
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 : 38.56 (-0.44%)
AMAT : 436.61 (+1.25%)
UAL : 95.70 (-0.15%)
WEN : 8.19 (+3.67%)
GTLB : 22.05 (-4.46%)
SNDK : 1,447.23 (-0.33%)
PACS : 41.30 (+0.71%)
STE : 211.10 (+0.12%)
HIMS : 24.14 (-3.56%)
$IUXX : 29,366.94 (+1.04%)
ASML : 1,581.58 (+3.99%)
ZNM26 : 110-050 (+0.14%)
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 : 38.56 (-0.44%)
UAL : 95.70 (-0.15%)
WEN : 8.19 (+3.67%)
GTLB : 22.05 (-4.46%)
SNDK : 1,447.23 (-0.33%)
PACS : 41.30 (+0.71%)
STE : 211.10 (+0.12%)
HIMS : 24.14 (-3.56%)
$IUXX : 29,366.94 (+1.04%)
ZNM26 : 110-050 (+0.14%)
Q : 162.02 (-3.77%)
ESM26 : 7,487.50 (+0.24%)
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 : 38.56 (-0.44%)
HL : 21.05 (+2.33%)
CDE : 19.74 (-2.13%)
ADI : 432.39 (+3.04%)
LITE : 1,030.37 (+3.83%)
STX : 817.35 (+1.06%)
WDC : 494.09 (+1.09%)
SPY : 742.31 (+0.56%)
MU : 803.63 (+4.83%)
AAL : 12.71 (+0.16%)
QQQ : 714.71 (+1.06%)
IREN : 55.17 (-2.46%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 19.7184
2nd Resistance Point 19.4842
1st Resistance Point 19.2684
Last Price 18.7900
1st Support Level 18.8184
2nd Support Level 18.5842
3rd Support Level 18.3684

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52-Week High 26.9500
Fibonacci 61.8% 23.7985
Fibonacci 50% 22.8250
Fibonacci 38.2% 21.8515
Last Price 18.7900
52-Week Low 18.7000

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