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VIX — S&P 500 Volatility

19.99

+21.45% today

Equity insurance pricing, and a gauge of complacency.

1 Week

+34.70%

1 Month

+12.87%

Year to date

+37.77%

52-week range

13.38 — 35.30

Price history

-21.02% · 1Y

Oct 2025LOW 13.47 · HIGH 31.05Oct 2026

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