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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 Slip on Higher Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down by -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.48%.

Stocks today are moderately lower, giving back some of Thursday’s sharp gains.  Higher bond yields today are also dragging interest-rate-sensitive chip stocks lower.  Stocks are also under pressure today from some negative corporate news.  FedEx is down more than -15% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS well below the consensus and cutting its 2025 adjusted EPS forecast.  Lennar is down more than -4% after reporting weaker-than-expected Q3 net new orders.  A +6% jump in Nike today limits losses in the Dow Jones Industrials.

Market volatility today may be higher than usual due to the quarterly episode known as “triple witching,” when derivatives contracts tied to stocks, index options, and futures expire, potentially amplifying market moves.  According to analytical firm Asym 500, about $5.1 trillion... 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. - 3:15p.m. (Sun) and 3:30p.m. - 3:15p.m. (Mon-Thur) (Settles 3:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
CFE
Point Value
$1,000
Margin/Maintenance
$7,403/6,730
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 Sep 10, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
172,638 (-7,269)
153,601 (-1,416)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
78,555 (+9,329)
93,666 (-1,449)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
58,595 (+699)
25,161 (+3,678)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
55,742 (+10,888)
52,300 (+2,695)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
44,671 (-10,055)
89,116 (-9,440)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,536 (+422)
1,041 (+96)
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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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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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