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S&P 500 VIX May '26 (VIK26)

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S&P 500 VIX Futures Market News and Commentary

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 at Record Highs on Tech Earnings and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +1.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +1.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.44%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +1.47%.

Stock indexes are soaring today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs.  A wave of blockbuster earnings results from chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are propelling stocks higher today and has bolstered optimism that the relentless pace of investment in artificial intelligence will continue.  Advanced Micro Devices is up more than +16% after data center spending boosted its full-year sales forecast, and Super Micro Computer is up more than +17% after reporting improved margins and giving a solid profit forecast.   

Stocks extended their gains as crude oil prices plunged and bond yields tumbled on optimism that the US and Iran are nearing a peace deal.  The US believes it's close to... 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
$9,702/8,820
First Notice Date
05/19/26 (13 days)
Expiration Date
05/19/26 (13 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
153,254 (-31)
124,880 (-158)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
110,006 (+15,767)
137,848 (+16,347)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
88,618 (+6,003)
42,449 (+2,826)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
57,703 (+1,098)
63,482 (+5,679)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
60,287 (+10,615)
100,608 (+8,553)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,450 (-1,284)
987 (-173)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
18.7000 +2.67%
on 05/06/26
24.7100 -22.30%
on 04/07/26
-4.1132 (-17.64%)
since 04/06/26
3-Month
18.7000 +2.67%
on 05/06/26
26.9500 -28.76%
on 03/30/26
-1.5951 (-7.67%)
since 02/06/26

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 at Record Highs on Tech Earnings and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.44%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 40.51 (+5.19%)
MPC : 245.71 (-5.68%)
PRIM : 100.98 (-50.24%)
HL : 18.14 (+6.39%)
CDE : 18.86 (+10.10%)
OXY : 55.06 (-7.21%)
FANG : 195.01 (-5.42%)
CDW : 108.95 (-20.36%)
AMD : 420.50 (+18.36%)
SCCO : 183.95 (+7.55%)
SPY : 734.08 (+1.42%)
MU : 666.30 (+4.08%)
Stocks Rally on Tech Earnings and Hopes of a US-Iran Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.76%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.19%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 40.51 (+5.19%)
MPC : 245.71 (-5.68%)
PRIM : 100.98 (-50.24%)
HL : 18.14 (+6.39%)
CDE : 18.86 (+10.10%)
OXY : 55.06 (-7.21%)
FANG : 195.01 (-5.42%)
CDW : 108.95 (-20.36%)
AMD : 420.50 (+18.36%)
SCCO : 183.95 (+7.55%)
SPY : 734.08 (+1.42%)
AAL : 12.94 (+4.61%)
Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat AMD Earnings and U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Optimism

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +1.43% this morning as optimism that the U.S. and Iran are close to a peace agreement, along with upbeat quarterly results and guidance from Advanced...

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CVS : 86.86 (+7.65%)
ANET : 146.48 (-13.95%)
SNDK : 1,411.79 (+0.39%)
SMCI : 34.70 (+24.69%)
MU : 666.30 (+4.08%)
BMW.D.DX : 81.390 (+5.45%)
WAT : 349.21 (+1.88%)
DIS : 107.83 (+7.31%)
DEMAN.C.DX : 230.600 (+11.62%)
NOVOB.C.DX : 294.575 (+2.89%)
INTC : 113.00 (+4.48%)
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Tech Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.31%. June E-mini...

ALK : 40.51 (+5.19%)
DD : 50.08 (+1.71%)
AMAT : 429.59 (+4.57%)
UAL : 100.03 (+6.79%)
SNDK : 1,411.79 (+0.39%)
FISV : 56.06 (-2.13%)
ADM : 77.99 (-1.52%)
WAT : 349.21 (+1.88%)
$IUXX : 28,572.33 (+1.99%)
DUOL : 104.51 (+0.46%)
ASML : 1,547.60 (+7.25%)
ZNM26 : 110-265 (+0.44%)
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$INX : 7,366.96 (+1.48%)
Tech Stock Strength Lifts the Nasdaq 100 to a Record High

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

DD : 50.08 (+1.71%)
AMAT : 429.59 (+4.57%)
SNDK : 1,411.79 (+0.39%)
FISV : 56.06 (-2.13%)
ADM : 77.99 (-1.52%)
WAT : 349.21 (+1.88%)
$IUXX : 28,572.33 (+1.99%)
DUOL : 104.51 (+0.46%)
ASML : 1,547.60 (+7.25%)
ZNM26 : 110-265 (+0.44%)
ESM26 : 7,393.25 (+1.45%)
QCOM : 192.71 (+3.30%)
Stocks Climb as Middle East Ceasefire Holds

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

MSTR : 187.80 (+0.48%)
DD : 50.08 (+1.71%)
AMAT : 429.59 (+4.57%)
SNDK : 1,411.79 (+0.39%)
FISV : 56.06 (-2.13%)
GLXY : 31.12 (+2.64%)
ADM : 77.99 (-1.52%)
WAT : 349.21 (+1.88%)
$IUXX : 28,572.33 (+1.99%)
COIN : 198.25 (+0.25%)
DUOL : 104.51 (+0.46%)
ASML : 1,547.60 (+7.25%)
Stock Index Futures Climb as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Holds, JOLTs Report and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.28%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.47% this morning, supported by lower oil prices as the ceasefire in the Middle East appeared to...

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ANET : 146.48 (-13.95%)
ULTA : 535.12 (+0.49%)
SNDK : 1,411.79 (+0.39%)
HSBA.LN : 1,343.400 (+4.97%)
ABI.B.DX : 70.360 (+2.15%)
MU : 666.30 (+4.08%)
ITRK.LN : 5,106.000 (+0.31%)
PFE : 26.50 (+0.19%)
BOSS.D.DX : 36.770 (+2.25%)
ESM26 : 7,393.25 (+1.45%)
SHOP : 105.44 (-2.03%)
Stocks Fall Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. June E-mini...

MSTR : 187.80 (+0.48%)
SNDK : 1,411.79 (+0.39%)
GLXY : 31.12 (+2.64%)
COIN : 198.25 (+0.25%)
STX : 785.00 (+1.81%)
WDC : 484.62 (+4.16%)
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MU : 666.30 (+4.08%)
Stocks Turn Lower as Middle East Tensions Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. June E-mini S&P futures...

$SPX : 7,368.06 (+1.50%)
$DOWI : 49,939.56 (+1.30%)
SPY : 734.08 (+1.42%)
DIA : 499.14 (+1.25%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 20.6783
2nd Resistance Point 20.3392
1st Resistance Point 20.0583
Last Price 19.3500
1st Support Level 19.4383
2nd Support Level 19.0992
3rd Support Level 18.8183

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52-Week High 26.9500
Fibonacci 61.8% 23.7985
Fibonacci 50% 22.8250
Fibonacci 38.2% 21.8515
Last Price 19.3500
52-Week Low 18.7000

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