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S&P 500 VIX Mar '26 (VIH26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Retreat as Fed Signals Possible Higher Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.99%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) fell -0.95%. 

Stock indexes gave up early gains on Wednesday and settled sharply lower, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling from a new all-time high, after the Fed signaled the possibility of higher interest rates later this year.  As expected, the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged following Wednesday’s meeting, but its dot-plot of interest rate projections indicates at least one more 25 bp rate hike this year.  The weakness in the Magnificent Seven technology stocks and a slump in software stocks weighed on the overall market. 

Stocks initially moved higher on Wednesday amid strength in chipmakers. Stocks also garnered support on better-than-expected US economic reports on US May retail sales, a... 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
03/18/26
Expiration Date
03/18/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
204,993 (+15,059)
132,534 (+15,273)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
97,085 (-13,967)
171,505 (-9,499)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
98,659 (+4,701)
39,646 (-4,975)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
57,458 (-6,881)
83,852 (+6,997)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
67,684 (-13,079)
102,974 (-10,822)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,580 (+1,236)
1,870 (-541)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
19.2800 +18.72%
on 02/26/26
30.1900 -24.18%
on 03/09/26
+2.1369 (+10.30%)
since 02/19/26
3-Month
18.7500 +22.08%
on 01/13/26
30.1900 -24.18%
on 03/09/26
+3.1856 (+16.17%)
since 12/19/25

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Stocks Retreat as Fed Signals Possible Higher Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June...

GOOGL : 363.79 (-2.53%)
AAPL : 295.95 (-1.10%)
FDXF : 161.90 (-1.18%)
TSLA : 396.38 (-2.05%)
AMD : 512.48 (+1.02%)
CME : 252.54 (-3.46%)
SPY : 740.96 (-1.25%)
META : 567.58 (-5.44%)
ADSK : 193.07 (-4.13%)
MU : 1,043.19 (+2.20%)
ORCL : 183.53 (-2.55%)
QQQ : 722.51 (-1.01%)
Stocks Mixed Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

GOOGL : 363.79 (-2.53%)
AAPL : 295.95 (-1.10%)
ADI : 414.45 (-0.37%)
FDXF : 161.90 (-1.18%)
TSLA : 396.38 (-2.05%)
JBL : 374.98 (-0.14%)
AMD : 512.48 (+1.02%)
CME : 252.54 (-3.46%)
SPY : 740.96 (-1.25%)
META : 567.58 (-5.44%)
MU : 1,043.19 (+2.20%)
QQQ : 722.51 (-1.01%)
Stocks Supported by Chip Stock Strength and Strong US Retail Sales

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 592.92 (+4.35%)
AVGO : 392.90 (+4.30%)
VZ : 45.84 (-1.90%)
REXR : 32.47 (-5.75%)
$IUXX : 29,670.95 (-0.99%)
WNC : 10.80 (+16.38%)
ASML : 1,867.83 (+3.54%)
ZNU26 : 109-175 (-0.01%)
ESU26 : 7,556.00 (+0.84%)
T : 22.44 (-3.11%)
QCOM : 212.97 (-0.51%)
JBL : 374.98 (-0.14%)
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Chip Stocks Rebound Ahead of First Fed Decision Under Warsh

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.54% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s selloff, while investors await the first Federal Reserve rate decision under Kevin Warsh.

KLAC : 238.73 (+0.59%)
MU : 1,043.19 (+2.20%)
RMD : 186.29 (-3.94%)
CBOE : 254.69 (-3.98%)
BMW.D.DX : 62.200 (-7.84%)
STMN.Z.IX : 102.800 (+10.51%)
SPCX : 191.82 (-4.95%)
LZB : 40.24 (+14.77%)
INTC : 121.10 (+3.46%)
NOW : 95.48 (-5.77%)
TEAM : 84.39 (-4.05%)
MRNA : 61.80 (+11.55%)
Stocks Indexes Finish Mostly Lower as Chipmakers Retreat

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.89%. June E-mini...

TSCO : 29.75 (-1.52%)
OXY : 53.04 (-1.17%)
PLAY : 11.19 (-3.12%)
FANG : 185.48 (-1.40%)
AMD : 512.48 (+1.02%)
SPY : 740.96 (-1.25%)
MU : 1,043.19 (+2.20%)
BKR : 60.07 (-2.36%)
ORCL : 183.53 (-2.55%)
QQQ : 722.51 (-1.01%)
EW : 86.68 (-2.14%)
SPCX : 191.82 (-4.95%)
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TSLA : 396.38 (-2.05%)
SPCX : 191.82 (-4.95%)
$SPX : 7,420.10 (-1.21%)
Broader Market Weakens as Energy and Software Stocks Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.83%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 48.27 (-1.71%)
HL : 16.06 (-3.95%)
CDE : 17.53 (-6.71%)
TSCO : 29.75 (-1.52%)
OXY : 53.04 (-1.17%)
PLAY : 11.19 (-3.12%)
FANG : 185.48 (-1.40%)
SPY : 740.96 (-1.25%)
BKR : 60.07 (-2.36%)
ORCL : 183.53 (-2.55%)
AAL : 15.42 (-1.85%)
QQQ : 722.51 (-1.01%)
Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Oil Prices and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 48.27 (-1.71%)
MPC : 244.61 (-2.34%)
SNDK : 1,958.80 (-1.64%)
HL : 16.06 (-3.95%)
CDE : 17.53 (-6.71%)
ADI : 414.45 (-0.37%)
TSCO : 29.75 (-1.52%)
PLAY : 11.19 (-3.12%)
FANG : 185.48 (-1.40%)
STX : 1,066.07 (+3.37%)
WDC : 712.13 (+4.56%)
SCCO : 191.68 (-1.47%)
Stock Index Futures Muted After Three-Day Rally, FOMC Meeting in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.01% this morning, taking a breather after a three-day rally, while investors turn their attention...

META : 567.58 (-5.44%)
NVDA : 204.65 (-1.33%)
UAL : 115.83 (-2.26%)
MU : 1,043.19 (+2.20%)
STMPA.FP : 65.160 (-0.79%)
ESM26 : 7,486.25 (+0.83%)
DT : 41.25 (-0.51%)
PLAY : 11.19 (-3.12%)
FOXA : 51.32 (-1.95%)
SPCX : 191.82 (-4.95%)
QCOM : 212.97 (-0.51%)
STX : 1,066.07 (+3.37%)
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as US-Iran Peace Deal Spurs Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.92%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.06%. June E-mini S&P...

ALK : 48.27 (-1.71%)
MSTR : 116.56 (-5.09%)
GOOGL : 363.79 (-2.53%)
MPC : 244.61 (-2.34%)
AAPL : 295.95 (-1.10%)
SNDK : 1,958.80 (-1.64%)
HL : 16.06 (-3.95%)
CDE : 17.53 (-6.71%)
SLB : 50.33 (-5.16%)
DASH : 165.66 (-2.57%)
COIN : 164.91 (-2.57%)
OXY : 53.04 (-1.17%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 25.3767
2nd Resistance Point 24.2633
1st Resistance Point 23.5767
Last Price 22.8900s
1st Support Level 21.7767
2nd Support Level 20.6633
3rd Support Level 19.9767

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52-Week High 30.1900
Fibonacci 61.8% 25.8199
Fibonacci 50% 24.4700
Fibonacci 38.2% 23.1201
Last Price 22.8900s
52-Week Low 18.7500

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