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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 Settle Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.80%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.52%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.80%.

Stock indexes settled higher on Wednesday, as solid US economic data indicate a resilient economy.  Wednesday’s reports on Dec capital goods new orders, Dec housing starts and building permits, and Jan manufacturing production were better-than-expected and bullish for stocks.  Also, AI jitters temporarily eased, lifting chipmakers and software stocks.  After months of gains in technology stocks fueled by AI optimism, equity markets have turned cautious amid doubts that heavy spending will yield meaningful returns or that new AI tools will disrupt many sectors of the economy, including finance, logistics, software, and trucking. 

However, stocks fell back from their best levels on Wednesday as... 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
$7,337/6,670
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 Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
185,492 (-2,997)
119,755 (+10,975)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
87,757 (+12,720)
152,845 (-2,827)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
95,754 (+2,836)
39,680 (+6,815)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
53,779 (+2,782)
83,402 (-8,365)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
58,053 (-3,394)
80,526 (-622)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
813 (-254)
4,142 (+2,567)
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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 Settle Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.80%. March E-mini...

AMAT : 369.30 (+2.83%)
B : 48.22 (+3.37%)
KNF : 90.72 (-3.46%)
HL : 22.02 (+3.67%)
GPN : 81.26 (+16.47%)
CDE : 22.59 (+3.58%)
ADI : 346.37 (+2.63%)
GLBE : 34.81 (+17.21%)
$IUXX : 24,898.87 (+0.80%)
ASML : 1,468.72 (+3.45%)
ZNH26 : 112-285 (-0.06%)
ESH26 : 6,897.00 (+0.04%)
Stocks Rally on Signs of US Economic Resilience

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

AMAT : 369.30 (+2.83%)
B : 48.22 (+3.37%)
KNF : 90.72 (-3.46%)
HL : 22.02 (+3.67%)
GPN : 81.26 (+16.47%)
CDE : 22.59 (+3.58%)
ADI : 346.37 (+2.63%)
GLBE : 34.81 (+17.21%)
$IUXX : 24,898.87 (+0.80%)
ASML : 1,468.72 (+3.45%)
ZNH26 : 112-285 (-0.06%)
ESH26 : 6,897.00 (+0.04%)
Stocks Climb on Solid US Economic News and Easing AI Jitters

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.40%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

B : 48.22 (+3.37%)
KNF : 90.72 (-3.46%)
HL : 22.02 (+3.67%)
GPN : 81.26 (+16.47%)
CDE : 22.59 (+3.58%)
ADI : 346.37 (+2.63%)
DDOG : 121.78 (-0.64%)
GLBE : 34.81 (+17.21%)
$IUXX : 24,898.87 (+0.80%)
FIGR : 35.50 (-3.82%)
ZNH26 : 112-285 (-0.06%)
ESH26 : 6,897.00 (+0.04%)
Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks...

NVDA : 187.98 (+1.63%)
BAYN.D.DX : 45.710 (-7.49%)
ADI : 346.37 (+2.63%)
MU : 420.95 (+5.30%)
BA-.LN : 2,110.000 (+3.99%)
LUV : 54.80 (+1.00%)
ESH26 : 6,897.00 (+0.04%)
DASH : 173.38 (+6.80%)
OXY : 47.11 (+2.55%)
TSLA : 411.32 (+0.17%)
NCLH : 24.35 (+1.04%)
NQH26 : 24,973.75 (+0.07%)
Stocks Recover on Strength in Apple and Airline Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.13%. March E-mini...

ALK : 55.84 (-2.17%)
UAL : 116.93 (+2.55%)
B : 48.22 (+3.37%)
AAPL : 264.35 (+0.18%)
INTU : 389.57 (+2.74%)
HL : 22.02 (+3.67%)
CDE : 22.59 (+3.58%)
FISV : 63.01 (-0.69%)
DDOG : 121.78 (-0.64%)
MASI : 175.61 (+0.53%)
$IUXX : 24,898.87 (+0.80%)
DHR : 208.56 (+1.07%)
Market Update: Afternoon Gains for Major Indexes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.38%. Major stock indexes, including...

MSTR : 125.20 (-2.70%)
B : 48.22 (+3.37%)
INTU : 389.57 (+2.74%)
HL : 22.02 (+3.67%)
CDE : 22.59 (+3.58%)
FISV : 63.01 (-0.69%)
DDOG : 121.78 (-0.64%)
GLXY : 21.73 (+2.02%)
MASI : 175.61 (+0.53%)
$IUXX : 24,898.87 (+0.80%)
COIN : 164.05 (-1.19%)
DHR : 208.56 (+1.07%)
Stocks Fall as AI Concerns Dampen Market Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.10%. March E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 125.20 (-2.70%)
GOOGL : 303.33 (+0.43%)
AAPL : 264.35 (+0.18%)
FISV : 63.01 (-0.69%)
GLXY : 21.73 (+2.02%)
MASI : 175.61 (+0.53%)
$IUXX : 24,898.87 (+0.80%)
COIN : 164.05 (-1.19%)
DHR : 208.56 (+1.07%)
ZNH26 : 112-285 (-0.06%)
MSFT : 399.60 (+0.69%)
TSLA : 411.32 (+0.17%)
Tech Weakness Pressures S&P and NQ Into Key Support

E-mini S&P (March) / E-mini NQ (March) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6850.50, down 0.50 on Friday and 102.25 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 24,803.25, up 35.25 on Friday and down...

Stocks Set to Open Lower as AI Jitters Linger, Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.85% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after the long weekend as concerns...

MSTR : 125.20 (-2.70%)
AMAT : 369.30 (+2.83%)
DE : 593.27 (-1.26%)
META : 643.22 (+0.61%)
NVDA : 187.98 (+1.63%)
CRWD : 415.76 (+0.36%)
DG : 152.02 (+1.56%)
CEG : 294.05 (-2.96%)
ADI : 346.37 (+2.63%)
MU : 420.95 (+5.30%)
AVOL.Z.IX : 52.650 (+0.10%)
ESH26 : 6,897.00 (+0.04%)
Simon Property Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Simon Property has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s prospects.

$SPX : 6,881.31 (+0.56%)
SPG : 199.63 (-1.18%)
XLRE : 43.35 (-1.34%)

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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