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VIX today: Wall Street's fear index

Data as of Oct 27, 2026

17.52 Fair

Higher than on 54% of the days of the last 10 years.

Change over 1 week: +0.21. Over 1 month: +1.45.

Last month

DateValueColour
Oct 27, 202617.52Fair
Oct 26, 202618.39Fair
Oct 23, 202619.45Fair
Oct 22, 202619.03Fair
Oct 21, 202616.68Fair
Oct 20, 202617.31Fair
Oct 19, 202618.44Fair
Oct 16, 202619.99Poor
Oct 15, 202616.46Fair
Oct 14, 202616.87Fair
Oct 13, 202615.27Fair
Oct 12, 202615.21Fair
Oct 9, 202614.84Good
Oct 8, 202615.41Fair
Oct 7, 202615.08Fair
Oct 6, 202615.01Fair
Oct 5, 202615.52Fair
Oct 2, 202615.31Fair
Oct 1, 202616.39Fair
Sep 30, 202616.34Fair
Sep 29, 202616.04Fair
Sep 28, 202616.07Fair

Over the last 10 years

What it is

The VIX measures how much investors expect the S&P 500 to move over the next 30 days, from option prices. That is why it is called the "fear index".

How to read it

Below 15 usually signals calm; above 30, intense fear, as in 2008 or March 2020. The colour compares today's value with the last 10 years: "Poor" is a high VIX for what is usual.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VIX?

An index computed by Cboe from S&P 500 option prices. It reflects the volatility investors expect over the next 30 days.

What VIX level is high?

As a rule of thumb, below 15 usually signals calm and above 30, intense fear. The page shows its 10-year high and low above.

Does a high VIX mean stocks will fall?

Not necessarily: it usually rises while stocks fall and eases when they calm down. It describes today's nervousness, not future prices.

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