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S&P 500 VIX Jan '26 (VIF26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Rally as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +1.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.12%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +1.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +1.17%.

Stocks are moving sharply higher today, supported by lower crude oil prices and bond yields.  Crude prices are down more than -4% after several oil tankers managed to move through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, raising hopes that the waterway could soon reopen.  India is attempting to get six other vessels through the strait, while a number of other countries are trying back channels to Iran to ensure safe passage for their ships. The slump in crude prices has knocked the 10-year T-note yield down -4 bp today to 4.24%.

The war with Iran is in its seventeenth day with no end in sight. The US hit military sites over the weekend on Kharg Island, from which Iran exports almost all of its oil.  Meanwhile... 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
$9,405/8,550
First Notice Date
01/21/26
Expiration Date
01/21/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
186,534 (-5,163)
144,241 (+12,422)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
106,795 (+5,786)
149,630 (-7,122)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
98,803 (-510)
39,852 (+3,605)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
67,894 (+14,940)
57,733 (-19,694)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
64,308 (-12,028)
129,111 (+21,563)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,596 (+115)
6,447 (+1,720)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
15.8000 +25.95%
on 01/13/26
20.9500 -5.01%
on 01/20/26
+2.4547 (+14.07%)
since 12/19/25
3-Month
15.8000 +25.95%
on 01/13/26
23.6700 -15.93%
on 11/21/25
-1.0398 (-4.97%)
since 10/21/25

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Stocks Rally as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.12%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

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UAL : 90.07 (+4.01%)
AAPL : 252.26 (+0.86%)
IPI : 41.18 (-9.01%)
SNDK : 712.04 (+7.62%)
GLXY : 23.17 (+3.67%)
CRCL : 125.17 (+8.49%)
$IUXX : 24,650.34 (+1.11%)
COIN : 202.72 (+3.68%)
ASML : 1,372.46 (+1.99%)
ZNM26 : 111-280 (+0.42%)
Stocks Rebound as Crude Oil Prices Move Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.30%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 147.50 (+5.61%)
GOOGL : 305.16 (+0.95%)
AMAT : 344.88 (+0.98%)
AAPL : 252.26 (+0.86%)
IPI : 41.18 (-9.01%)
SNDK : 712.04 (+7.62%)
GLXY : 23.17 (+3.67%)
CRCL : 125.17 (+8.49%)
$IUXX : 24,650.34 (+1.11%)
COIN : 202.72 (+3.68%)
ASML : 1,372.46 (+1.99%)
ZNM26 : 111-280 (+0.42%)
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while...

META : 626.95 (+2.25%)
NVDA : 183.43 (+1.76%)
ULTA : 518.63 (-3.19%)
SNDK : 712.04 (+7.62%)
TTD : 26.99 (-1.28%)
DLTR : 114.85 (+6.88%)
CRCL : 125.17 (+8.49%)
MU : 445.90 (+4.64%)
ACN : 198.34 (+0.86%)
ESH26 : 6,705.50 (+1.05%)
CBK.D.DX : 32.240 (+8.96%)
GIS : 38.94 (-1.12%)
Iran War, Fed Conundrum and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face one of the year's most consequential weeks as the Federal Reserve's March meeting on Wednesday at 2:00pm arrives amid extraordinary economic crosscurrents

NVDA : 183.43 (+1.76%)
LULU : 159.53 (+1.11%)
DLTR : 114.85 (+6.88%)
MU : 445.90 (+4.64%)
FDX : 352.81 (+0.32%)
CCL : 24.64 (+2.71%)
Iran War Drags Stocks Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.62%. March E-mini...

MSTR : 147.50 (+5.61%)
GOOGL : 305.16 (+0.95%)
AMAT : 344.88 (+0.98%)
AAPL : 252.26 (+0.86%)
B : 42.67 (+0.78%)
IPI : 41.18 (-9.01%)
SNDK : 712.04 (+7.62%)
HL : 19.75 (+0.71%)
CDE : 20.83 (+3.17%)
GLXY : 23.17 (+3.67%)
CRCL : 125.17 (+8.49%)
TTAN : 70.33 (-0.66%)
Stocks Erase Early Gains on Iran War Anxiety

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. March E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 147.50 (+5.61%)
AMAT : 344.88 (+0.98%)
IPI : 41.18 (-9.01%)
GLXY : 23.17 (+3.67%)
CRCL : 125.17 (+8.49%)
TTAN : 70.33 (-0.66%)
$IUXX : 24,650.34 (+1.11%)
COIN : 202.72 (+3.68%)
ZNM26 : 111-280 (+0.42%)
ESH26 : 6,705.50 (+1.05%)
KNX : 53.19 (+2.43%)
STX : 398.95 (+3.97%)
Stocks Retreat From Initial Highs as Oil Prices Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.14%. After initially opening higher,...

MSTR : 147.50 (+5.61%)
AMAT : 344.88 (+0.98%)
IPI : 41.18 (-9.01%)
GLXY : 23.17 (+3.67%)
CRCL : 125.17 (+8.49%)
TTAN : 70.33 (-0.66%)
TXN : 194.62 (+2.01%)
$IUXX : 24,650.34 (+1.11%)
COIN : 202.72 (+3.68%)
ZNM26 : 111-280 (+0.42%)
KNX : 53.19 (+2.43%)
QCOM : 129.32 (-0.39%)
Stocks Look to Rebound After Broad Market Rout

E-mini S&P (March) / E-mini NQ (March) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6677.50, down 102.00 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 24,560.00, down 423.50 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures were down...

S&P Futures Gain as Oil Prices Retreat, U.S. PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.18% this morning, rebounding slightly from yesterday’s sharp losses as oil prices steadied, while investors await a flurry of U.S. economic data,...

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GOOGL : 305.16 (+0.95%)
CF : 122.78 (-5.24%)
ULTA : 518.63 (-3.19%)
BESI.NA : 183.000 (-1.13%)
MS : 155.55 (+0.44%)
GS : 793.08 (+1.39%)
ESH26 : 6,705.50 (+1.05%)
MOS : 27.93 (-4.71%)
TSLA : 395.62 (+1.13%)
S : 14.25 (-1.86%)
KNX : 53.19 (+2.43%)
Stocks Slump on Iran War and Credit Woes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.73%. March...

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MPC : 227.58 (+0.62%)
AAPL : 252.26 (+0.86%)
IPI : 41.18 (-9.01%)
DG : 133.69 (+1.40%)
ADI : 310.90 (+1.58%)
OXY : 57.25 (-1.09%)
TSLA : 395.62 (+1.13%)
AMD : 196.18 (+1.44%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 22.0667
2nd Resistance Point 21.2333
1st Resistance Point 20.5667
Last Price 19.9000s
1st Support Level 19.0667
2nd Support Level 18.2333
3rd Support Level 17.5667

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52-Week High 23.6844
Fibonacci 61.8% 20.6726
Last Price 19.9000s
Fibonacci 50% 19.7422
Fibonacci 38.2% 18.8118
52-Week Low 15.8000

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