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S&P 500 VIX Apr '16 (VIJ16)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks See Support from Economic Confidence After Strong US GDP Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.18%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.17%.

Stock indexes are trading slightly higher on reinforced confidence about US economic fundamentals after the stronger-than-expected US Q3 GDP report of +4.3%, although most of today’s other economic reports were weaker-than-expected. In any case, stocks were undercut as the odds for a Fed rate cut at the next meeting on Jan 27-28 dropped to 13% from 20%.  Also, the 10-year T-note yield is slightly higher.

US Q3 real GDP rose +4.3% (q/q annualized), stronger than expectations of +3.3% and the Q2 rate of +2.5%.  The Q3 GDP Price Index rose +3.8% (q/q annualized), much stronger than expectations of +2.7% and up from Q2’s +2.1%.  The Q3 core PCE Price Index rose +2.9% (q/q annualized), in line with expectations b... 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
$7,865/7,150
First Notice Date
04/20/16
Expiration Date
04/20/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 VIX Apr '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 9, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
197,403 (-302)
122,578 (-9,250)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
92,345 (-1,853)
167,856 (+9,830)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
94,012 (+596)
51,141 (+2,606)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
64,210 (-2,346)
64,454 (+2,771)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
62,306 (+959)
105,826 (-1,481)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,621 (+1,425)
2,414 (-527)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
12.650 +0.08%
on 04/20/16
18.550 -31.75%
on 03/24/16
-5.065 (-28.58%)
since 03/18/16
3-Month
12.650 +0.08%
on 04/20/16
26.100 -51.49%
on 02/11/16
-10.915 (-46.30%)
since 01/20/16

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Stocks See Support from Economic Confidence After Strong US GDP Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MARA : 9.86 (-2.67%)
MSTR : 158.50 (-3.54%)
NVDA : 189.19 (+2.99%)
GOOGL : 314.15 (+1.41%)
B : 45.78 (+0.42%)
CDE : 18.97 (+0.42%)
$SPX : 6,907.05 (+0.42%)
SOC : 10.62 (+39.74%)
ALGN : 156.68 (-1.63%)
$IUXX : 25,565.10 (+0.41%)
NQH26 : 25,797.50 (+0.41%)
COIN : 241.74 (-2.48%)
Stocks Little Changed as Fed Rate-Cut Odds Drop after Strong US GDP Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 158.50 (-3.54%)
GOOGL : 314.15 (+1.41%)
NVDA : 189.19 (+2.99%)
B : 45.78 (+0.42%)
CDE : 18.97 (+0.42%)
$SPX : 6,907.05 (+0.42%)
SOC : 10.62 (+39.74%)
NXPI : 226.90 (-0.89%)
MU : 275.63 (-0.35%)
$IUXX : 25,565.10 (+0.41%)
NQH26 : 25,797.50 (+0.41%)
COIN : 241.74 (-2.48%)
E-mini S&P Tests Breakout as Markets Digest Heavy Data Slate

The AI data center debt dilemma: Here’s what you need to know - Blue Line Capital E-mini S&P (June) / E-mini NQ (June) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6038.50, up 51.25 NQ, yesterday’s close:...

S&P Futures Muted With U.S. GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular...

D : 58.15 (+1.63%)
MU : 275.63 (-0.35%)
HII : 355.17 (+0.47%)
PSN : 63.00 (+1.34%)
UNF : 199.67 (+1.03%)
ESH26 : 6,960.75 (+0.44%)
FTK.D.DX : 36.200 (+0.06%)
NOVOB.C.DX : 331.175 (+9.07%)
NEM : 105.49 (+0.58%)
WBD : 29.22 (+1.63%)
AME : 209.39 (+1.53%)
FCX : 51.99 (+2.67%)
Stock Indexes Close Higher on Strength in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.46%. March E-mini S&P...

MSTR : 158.50 (-3.54%)
CDE : 18.97 (+0.42%)
GLXY : 24.50 (-0.45%)
JHG : 47.55 (+0.21%)
RKLB : 77.67 (+0.15%)
$IUXX : 25,565.10 (+0.41%)
COIN : 241.74 (-2.48%)
ZNH26 : 112-090 (-0.06%)
TSLA : 486.37 (-0.48%)
ESH26 : 6,960.75 (+0.44%)
PSKY : 13.58 (-0.22%)
AMD : 214.04 (-0.42%)
Dollar Falls on Interest Rate Differential Outlook

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.32%, retreating from last Friday's 1-week high. The dollar continues to see underlying weakness as the FOMC is expected to cut interest rates by about -50...

DXY00 : 97.937 (-0.36%)
GCG26 : 4,519.8 (+1.13%)
SIH26 : 71.415 (+4.16%)
^USDJPY : 156.238 (-0.51%)
^EURUSD : 1.17920 (+0.25%)
Stock Indexes Higher on Strength in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 158.50 (-3.54%)
CDE : 18.97 (+0.42%)
GLXY : 24.50 (-0.45%)
JHG : 47.55 (+0.21%)
RKLB : 77.67 (+0.15%)
$IUXX : 25,565.10 (+0.41%)
COIN : 241.74 (-2.48%)
ZNH26 : 112-090 (-0.06%)
TSLA : 486.37 (-0.48%)
ESH26 : 6,960.75 (+0.44%)
PSKY : 13.58 (-0.22%)
AMD : 214.04 (-0.42%)
You Might Not Have Heard of This Tech Stock, But Analysts Say It Should Be a Core Holding for 2026

Morgan Stanley says SNX is one of their top "Overweight" positions going into the new year.

SNX : 153.03 (-0.35%)
HPE : 24.58 (-0.49%)
DELL : 127.75 (+0.90%)
Stock Indexes Higher on Strength in Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.50%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 158.50 (-3.54%)
CDE : 18.97 (+0.42%)
GLXY : 24.50 (-0.45%)
RKLB : 77.67 (+0.15%)
$IUXX : 25,565.10 (+0.41%)
COIN : 241.74 (-2.48%)
ZNH26 : 112-090 (-0.06%)
TSLA : 486.37 (-0.48%)
ESH26 : 6,960.75 (+0.44%)
PSKY : 13.58 (-0.22%)
AMD : 214.04 (-0.42%)
WBD : 29.22 (+1.63%)
Stocks Set to Extend Tech-Led Rally, U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.31%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.54% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as the tech-driven rally looks set to...

KLAC : 1,265.76 (+0.01%)
MSTR : 158.50 (-3.54%)
MARA : 9.86 (-2.67%)
NVDA : 189.19 (+2.99%)
MU : 275.63 (-0.35%)
ORCL : 195.19 (-1.61%)
NKE : 57.20 (-0.03%)
ABVX.FP : 119.800 (+3.81%)
UNF : 199.67 (+1.03%)
ESH26 : 6,960.75 (+0.44%)
CCL : 31.72 (-1.49%)
COIN : 241.74 (-2.48%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 13.853
1st Resistance Point 13.257
Last Price 12.660s
1st Support Level 12.357
2nd Support Level 12.053
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 26.100
Fibonacci 61.8% 20.962
Fibonacci 50% 19.375
Fibonacci 38.2% 17.788
Last Price 12.660s
52-Week Low 12.650

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