Market volatility (VIX)
CBOE VIX
16.5Oct 15, 2026
Close to its typical level of the last 10 years.
Market volatility is low.
History
16.515 Oct 2026
- Since Oct 14, 2026
- -2.4%
- Over a year (vs Oct 15, 2025)
- -20.3%
- Range, last 10 years
- 9.1 to 82.7
What this measures
How much movement investors expect in US stocks over the next month, from options prices.
How to read it
Below 20 is calm. Above 30 means investors expect large swings.