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Volatility Index (VIX)

The Market Volatility Index or VIX measures the implied volatility of the Standard & Poor's 500 index options . A high value means a more volatile S&P 500 and more costly options. A low value means a less volatile S&P 500 and less costly options. The VIX is described by traders as the options market's gauge of investor fear or “fear index.” The VIX indicator was created in 1993 and is updated intraday by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) based on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index (SPX) bid/ask quotes.

 

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