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S&P 500 VIX Feb '26 (VIG26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Close Higher on Hopes for Continued US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday rose +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) rose +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose +0.66%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.32%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +0.61%.

Stock indexes ended the day higher, recovering from early losses tied to Iran’s halt of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations.  Oil prices rallied as much as +8% early in the day and stocks fell after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Iran's government said in a statement that it halted the exchange of messages with the US regarding a draft ceasefire agreement due to Israel's stepped-up attacks on Lebanon.  Iran has consistently said there would be no US-Iran ceasefire without a truce in Lebanon. 

However, renewed hopes for a ceasefire emerged later in the day after President Trump said he had spoken with Hezbollah officials and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and that both sides told him they would agree to st... 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
02/18/26
Expiration Date
02/18/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 26, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
174,170 (-25,408)
116,940 (-29,387)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
111,823 (-14,202)
166,307 (-15,487)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
94,566 (-14,900)
42,916 (-15,753)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
67,044 (-32)
66,677 (-2,286)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
65,926 (-10,176)
115,262 (-12,744)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,411 (-820)
1,346 (-409)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
17.8000 +11.52%
on 01/23/26
22.4500 -11.58%
on 02/17/26
+1.4904 (+8.12%)
since 01/16/26
3-Month
17.7500 +11.83%
on 01/13/26
23.6200 -15.96%
on 11/21/25
-2.9419 (-12.91%)
since 11/18/25

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Stocks Close Higher on Hopes for Continued US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday rose +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

MSTR : 149.78 (-5.85%)
NVDA : 224.34 (+6.25%)
$SPX : 7,599.96 (+0.26%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
NQM26 : 30,540.50 (+0.44%)
QQQ : 742.74 (+0.60%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
MGM : 50.69 (+16.08%)
TMHC : 71.55 (+22.31%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
QCOM : 228.99 (-8.78%)
Stocks Pressured as Oil Prices Jump on Report that Iran Has Halted Ceasefire Negotiations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.11%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

MSTR : 149.78 (-5.85%)
NVDA : 224.34 (+6.25%)
$SPX : 7,599.96 (+0.26%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
NQM26 : 30,540.50 (+0.44%)
QQQ : 742.74 (+0.60%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
MGM : 50.69 (+16.08%)
TMHC : 71.55 (+22.31%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
QCOM : 228.99 (-8.78%)
Stocks Pressured as Oil Prices Jump on Report that Iran Has Halted Ceasefire Negotiations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

MSTR : 149.78 (-5.85%)
NVDA : 224.34 (+6.25%)
$SPX : 7,599.96 (+0.26%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
NQM26 : 30,540.50 (+0.44%)
QQQ : 742.74 (+0.60%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
MGM : 50.69 (+16.08%)
TMHC : 71.55 (+22.31%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
QCOM : 228.99 (-8.78%)
Stocks Set to Open Higher as AI Optimism Overshadows Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities, Jobs Data Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.31%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.23% this morning as optimism surrounding artificial intelligence helped offset concerns about renewed...

NVDA : 224.34 (+6.25%)
AVGO : 459.97 (+2.95%)
CRWD : 782.17 (+7.00%)
DG : 109.93 (-0.61%)
SNDK : 1,761.43 (+3.92%)
MU : 1,034.74 (+6.56%)
OKTA : 139.79 (+13.40%)
CLX : 89.09 (-1.03%)
EZJ.LN : 437.900 (+10.03%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
CIEN : 569.61 (-1.83%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
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ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
GCQ26 : 4,513.6 (-1.73%)
NVDA : 224.34 (+6.25%)
MU : 1,034.74 (+6.56%)
AMD : 510.13 (-1.16%)
PLTR : 160.65 (+2.63%)
Stocks Rally on Easing Geopolitical Tensions and AI Enthusiasm

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.36%. June E-mini S&P...

AVGO : 459.97 (+2.95%)
INTU : 353.76 (+6.71%)
SNDK : 1,761.43 (+3.92%)
DDOG : 277.49 (+12.19%)
NXT : 145.02 (-7.28%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
CLX : 89.09 (-1.03%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
NTAP : 179.70 (+3.10%)
COST : 946.11 (-1.07%)
S : 17.81 (+7.61%)
Stocks Supported by Middle East Peace Hopes and AI Spending

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.25%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AVGO : 459.97 (+2.95%)
INTU : 353.76 (+6.71%)
SNDK : 1,761.43 (+3.92%)
DDOG : 277.49 (+12.19%)
NXT : 145.02 (-7.28%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
NTAP : 179.70 (+3.10%)
COST : 946.11 (-1.07%)
S : 17.81 (+7.61%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
Stock Indexes Rally to Record Highs on Peace Deal Hopes and AI Spending

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

PATH : 13.10 (+11.77%)
AMAT : 458.17 (+1.80%)
AVGO : 459.97 (+2.95%)
SNDK : 1,761.43 (+3.92%)
INTU : 353.76 (+6.71%)
DDOG : 277.49 (+12.19%)
NXT : 145.02 (-7.28%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
ASML : 1,628.57 (+0.98%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
MSFT : 460.52 (+2.28%)
NTAP : 179.70 (+3.10%)
S&P Futures Gain on Hopes for U.S.-Iran Deal; Dell Pops on Blowout Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.18% this morning as investors became more confident that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal.

A : 135.98 (+0.33%)
EVD.D.DX : 61.300 (-1.53%)
SNOW : 280.16 (+9.63%)
SMCI : 46.88 (+1.71%)
RKLB : 122.39 (-14.70%)
MDB : 403.88 (+20.36%)
OKTA : 139.79 (+13.40%)
ASTS : 105.65 (-6.84%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
AMD : 510.13 (-1.16%)
SNPS : 492.29 (+3.50%)
ARM : 408.85 (+15.73%)
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on US-Iran Truce Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.84%. June E-mini...

A : 135.98 (+0.33%)
RCAT : 14.82 (+2.18%)
AVGO : 459.97 (+2.95%)
HRL : 23.35 (+0.52%)
SNDK : 1,761.43 (+3.92%)
TTD : 23.22 (+7.70%)
HPQ : 29.34 (+8.51%)
CARG : 29.73 (-0.44%)
$IUXX : 30,513.86 (+0.60%)
ZNU26 : 109-250 (-0.04%)
ESM26 : 7,613.50 (+0.23%)
QCOM : 228.99 (-8.78%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 21.2667
2nd Resistance Point 20.7833
1st Resistance Point 20.3167
Last Price 19.8500s
1st Support Level 19.3667
2nd Support Level 18.8833
3rd Support Level 18.4167

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52-Week High 23.6200
Fibonacci 61.8% 21.3777
Fibonacci 50% 20.6850
Fibonacci 38.2% 19.9923
Last Price 19.8500s
52-Week Low 17.7500

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