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S&P 500 VIX Jan '26 (VIF26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Climb to Record Highs on Tech Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.74%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +1.71%.

Stock indexes are mostly rallying today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs.  Stocks are finding support as a drop in crude oil prices and bond yields fuels a rally in technology stocks after officials signaled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows.  According to the Washington Post, the US and Iran have developed a memorandum that would extend the ceasefire by 60 days as the two sides seek a permanent deal, and if agreed, the Strait of Hormuz would be de-mined and reopened in the meantime.  Secretary of State Rubio said negotiations will still "take a few days" as both sides discuss language in an initial document.  WTI crude oil fell to... 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
$8,800/8,000
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 May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
199,578 (+20,865)
146,327 (+16,668)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
126,025 (+10,225)
181,794 (+17,033)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
109,466 (+7,709)
58,669 (+7,001)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
67,076 (+1,274)
68,963 (+1,279)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
76,102 (+4,189)
128,006 (+8,514)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,231 (+293)
1,755 (-718)
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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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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

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UAL : 105.92 (+5.96%)
CVS : 90.73 (-2.71%)
SNDK : 1,589.55 (+7.50%)
CVX : 184.71 (-3.51%)
ADI : 419.94 (+5.76%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
ALV : 127.26 (+3.69%)
$IUXX : 30,001.32 (+1.76%)
ELV : 387.85 (-1.73%)
ZNM26 : 109-265 (+0.53%)
FLY : 58.81 (+18.81%)
Stocks Jump on US-Iran Peace Optimism

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ALK : 43.79 (+5.93%)
UAL : 105.92 (+5.96%)
SNDK : 1,589.55 (+7.50%)
ADI : 419.94 (+5.76%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
ALV : 127.26 (+3.69%)
$IUXX : 30,001.32 (+1.76%)
ZNM26 : 109-265 (+0.53%)
FLY : 58.81 (+18.81%)
ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)
NCLH : 17.10 (+4.91%)
ORLY : 89.87 (-2.04%)
Stocks Set to Open Higher as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Hold, PCE Inflation Data and Fed Speak Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.67%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.03% this morning as investors remained hopeful that the latest U.S. strikes on Iran would not derail...

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VOD : 14.84 (-0.67%)
MDA : 44.79 (+3.90%)
OKTA : 93.81 (+1.70%)
WDAY : 124.02 (-3.22%)
ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)
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INTU : 304.35 (-4.87%)
ADI : 419.94 (+5.76%)
DDOG : 223.65 (+0.60%)
MRK : 119.72 (-2.20%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
$IUXX : 30,001.32 (+1.76%)
COIN : 180.01 (-2.69%)
ASML : 1,632.03 (-0.05%)
ZNM26 : 109-265 (+0.53%)
ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)
QCOM : 248.82 (+4.48%)
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AMAT : 454.89 (+5.26%)
INTU : 304.35 (-4.87%)
ADI : 419.94 (+5.76%)
DDOG : 223.65 (+0.60%)
MRK : 119.72 (-2.20%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
$IUXX : 30,001.32 (+1.76%)
ASML : 1,632.03 (-0.05%)
ZNM26 : 109-265 (+0.53%)
ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)
QCOM : 248.82 (+4.48%)
IBM : 250.69 (-1.24%)
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AMAT : 454.89 (+5.26%)
INTU : 304.35 (-4.87%)
ADI : 419.94 (+5.76%)
DDOG : 223.65 (+0.60%)
MRK : 119.72 (-2.20%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
$IUXX : 30,001.32 (+1.76%)
ASML : 1,632.03 (-0.05%)
ZNM26 : 109-265 (+0.53%)
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ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)
QCOM : 248.82 (+4.48%)
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SNDK : 1,589.55 (+7.50%)
INTU : 304.35 (-4.87%)
EL : 86.60 (-1.95%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
RGTI : 25.07 (-5.13%)
WDAY : 124.02 (-3.22%)
ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)
ZM : 100.09 (-5.25%)
QBTS : 27.82 (-5.37%)
PUIG.E.DX : 15.260 (+0.20%)
ROST : 234.68 (-0.06%)
RL : 381.78 (+1.06%)
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ALK : 43.79 (+5.93%)
UAL : 105.92 (+5.96%)
DE : 529.12 (-0.01%)
SNDK : 1,589.55 (+7.50%)
INTU : 304.35 (-4.87%)
ADI : 419.94 (+5.76%)
TXN : 324.89 (+5.07%)
ENS : 243.34 (+4.78%)
RGTI : 25.07 (-5.13%)
$IUXX : 30,001.32 (+1.76%)
ZNM26 : 109-265 (+0.53%)
ESM26 : 7,537.25 (+0.62%)

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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